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Cost Accountant
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Robert Half
Azusa, CA (In Person)
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Description We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Azusa, California. In this role, you will evaluate production-related expenses, maintain accurate inventory costing, and provide financial insight that helps leaders improve performance and control spending. This position is ideal for someone with strong experience in a manufacturing setting who can translate cost data into practical business recommendations.
Responsibilities:
- Examine direct labor, raw material, and overhead spending to identify cost trends and explain production performance.
- Update and validate standard costs across raw materials, work in process, and finished goods to ensure accurate product valuation.
- Produce regular reporting on inventory activity, product margins, and cost performance for management review.
- Reconcile inventory movements and balances by reviewing transactions and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Investigate manufacturing variances involving labor efficiency, material usage, and overhead absorption, and summarize findings clearly.
- Contribute to monthly and annual close activities by preparing journal entries, supporting schedules, and account reconciliations.
- Work closely with production and operations teams to highlight savings opportunities and strengthen cost efficiency initiatives.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis tied to plant operations and manufacturing output.
- Review bills of materials, routing details, and related production records to confirm costing accuracy and data integrity.
- Support compliance efforts, internal controls, and audit requests by organizing documentation and providing cost-related analysis. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of cost accounting experience, with preference for experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of standard costing methods, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Understanding of internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial reporting practices.
- Strong analytical thinking, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance, operations, and leadership teams.