Cost Accountant

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.