Steven Lahey with Robert Half is hiring on behalf of our client and are looking for a Senior Accountant - Cost/Manufacturing to support core accounting and cost analysis activities within a food & beverage manufacturing setting in Stockton, California. This role works closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement to deliver accurate inventory valuation, timely reporting, and meaningful insights into production costs. The position is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys solving complex accounting issues, and can help strengthen reporting, controls, and process efficiency. For immediate consideration, please reach out to (916) 649-0832

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounting activities related to inventory reserves, including evaluating excess and slow-moving stock in partnership with finance and operational teams.
• Review inventory transactions, cost adjustments, and account activity to confirm proper recording and accurate financial treatment.
• Work with cross-functional partners to interpret manufacturing cost activity and support period-end costing updates and analysis.
• Examine cost variances across materials, labor, overhead, yield, and production performance, then explain key drivers to business leaders.
• Research unusual cost or inventory fluctuations, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions to improve financial accuracy.
• Coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and external manufacturing partners to monitor inventory movement and understand cost inputs.
• Support financial oversight of outsourced and co-manufacturing arrangements, including review of related inventory and production costs.
• Contribute to month-end and quarter-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and producing inventory and spend reporting.
• Assist with financial reporting and management analysis by preparing schedules, summaries, and commentary for recurring reporting cycles.
• Enhance accounting processes, reporting tools, and system-based workflows through analysis, testing, and ongoing support for inventory and valuation functionality.