Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

📍 Davis, California (Hybrid Schedule: 3 Days Onsite / 2 Remote after 90 Days)

💰 $100,000 – $115,000 Comprehensive Benefits

Join a global leader in advanced manufacturing and precision engineering, where innovation, quality, and performance drive everything we do. Our technologies power some of the world’s most sophisticated production environments—and behind that performance is a finance team delivering the insights that make it all possible.

We are seeking a detail-driven Cost Accountant to play a critical role in analyzing manufacturing costs, improving financial accuracy, and supporting strategic decision-making across operations.

Looking for someone who has hands-on experience building cost accounting structures and can clearly explain the full cycle of cost accounting procedures.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of the accounting team, you’ll bring visibility and control to complex manufacturing cost structures while partnering closely with production and operations.

Cost Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze actual manufacturing costs, variances, and profitability trends
• Deliver actionable insights to leadership through financial reporting and cost studies
• Perform material, freight, and machine cost analysis to improve cost transparency

Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting

• Manage and reconcile raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory
• Support and participate in physical inventory processes
• Determine accurate inventory valuations aligned with monthly close deadlines

Month-End Close & Financial Accuracy

• Execute month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting standards
• Analyze and resolve discrepancies between production data and inventory counts

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Develop and enhance workflows for purchasing, inventory, and cost accounting processes
• Support audit readiness and compliance initiatives (including internal controls frameworks)
• Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams to ensure data accuracy
• Advise operations on inventory counting procedures and system usage
• Coordinate with vendors and support select accounts payable activities

What You Bring

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, cost structures, and variance analysis
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Baan preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP

Core Strengths

• Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex financial challenges
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills to translate data into clear business insights
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement

Work Environment

This role is primarily based in a professional office setting, with periodic exposure to advanced manufacturing environments, including high-tech machinery and production operations.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a world-class manufacturing organization known for precision and innovation
• Work in a collaborative environment where finance directly impacts operations and strategy
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule that supports work-life balance
• Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about cost analysis, operational excellence, and driving financial performance in a high-tech manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.