Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant Leoforce•3.0 Vernon, CA Job Details $85,000•$110,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Financial data reconciliation Variance analysis Data analysis skills Bachelor's degree Accounting experience within manufacturing industry Manufacturing Manufacturing company experience

Full Job Description Experience:

Entry Level Salary:

$85,000•$110,000 per year Job Details•Key Responsibilities and Duties Prepare and analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material usage, purchase price, overhead) Support standard cost maintenance and annual cost roll processes Prepare cost-related journal entries and perform account reconciliations during month-end close Assist with inventory accounting, including cycle counts, physical inventory, and reconciliations Generate weekly and monthly cost and operational reports for leadership review Partner with operations teams to understand production impacts on cost Support internal and external audits with costing and inventory documentation Perform ad hoc cost analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications•

Needed:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Minimum 1-3 years of accounting experience, with exposure to cost accounting preferred Experience or strong background in manufacturing environments and cost accounting principles Basic understanding of inventory accounting and standard costing methodologies Strong background in financial analysis, variance analysis, and reconciliations Proven ability to analyze financial data and support operational decision-making Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred) Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Ability to work independently with attention to detail A bit about us:•Founded decades ago and based in Los Angeles, CA, with operations supporting national retail, private label, and foodservice partners, we are a leading manufacturer of high-quality prepared food products. We are driven by operational excellence, strong financial discipline, and a commitment to delivering consistent, safe, and high-quality products to our customers. Our team works collaboratively across operations and finance to continuously improve processes and drive business performance. Why join us?•401(k) with

Generous Match Comprehensive Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Generous PTO & Paid Holidays Collaborative Work Environment:

Partner closely with plant operations and finance leadership in a hands-on, high-impact role

Career Growth:

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