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Senior Cost Accountant

Tatum by Randstad
Santa Clarita, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026

Tatum b yr Randstad is working with a client in the manufacturing industry that is looking to bring on a consultant for a 6 month project that would focus on taking on Senior Cost Accounting responsibilities. The company is on a hybrid schedule (4 days in the office and one day remote). The person taking on this contract Senior Cost Accountant opportunity would be handling the following duties:


Responsibilities:

  • Prepare monthly/quarterly variance analysis related to labor, materials, and overhead.
  • Responsible for maintaining standard cost system settings.
  • Responsible for providing cost and margin analysis, and working closely with senior management to provide information to support pricing.
  • Reconcile inventory accounts and provide inventory analysis for management's review
  • Assist with preparing SOX documentation


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's in accounting or finance is required.
  • 5 years of month end close and cost accounting experience is desired. Prior experience in a standard costing environment is required.
  • 4 years of inventory accounting and variance analysis is required.
  • Intermediate excel skills are required and prior experience with Dynamics 365 is desired
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills are a must.



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Salary : $55 - $60

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