Cost Accountant

Century Group; California; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group in California is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their manufacturing finance team. You will analyze costs, reconcile inventory, and support profitability insights for decision makers.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in accounting/finance, 3+ years in cost or inventory accounting within manufacturing, and proficiency with ERP systems, accounting software, and advanced Excel. Knowledge of process improvement and AI tools for financial analysis is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of cost accounting or inventory accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, inventory accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting practices.
• Experience maintaining product costing data, inventory valuations, and operational accounting records.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, accounting software, and advanced Excel functionality.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, and operational performance to support accurate financial reporting and business decision making.
• Prepare cost analyses, profitability reports, and management reporting packages that provide insights into financial and operational results.
• Support month end and year end close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting schedules.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and operational teams to improve cost visibility, financial accuracy, and overall profitability.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, inventory reviews, audit support, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing costs

Excel

Financial reporting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $100,000 to $120,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, and operational performance to support accurate financial reporting and business decision making.
• Prepare cost analyses, profitability reports, and management reporting packages that provide insights into financial and operational results.
• Support month end and year end close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting schedules.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and operational teams to improve cost visibility, financial accuracy, and overall profitability.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, inventory reviews, audit support, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of cost accounting or inventory accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting principles, inventory accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting practices.
• Possess experience maintaining product costing data, inventory valuations, and operational accounting records.
• Maintain proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems, accounting software, and advanced Excel functionality.

Qualifications

• Apply strong analytical and problem solving skills to evaluate manufacturing costs, inventory activity, and profitability trends.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail when preparing reconciliations, financial analyses, and cost reporting schedules.
• Communicate effectively with accounting, operations, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Maintain strong organizational skills while managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
• Bring experience with manufacturing operations, process improvement initiatives, professional accounting certifications, or artificial intelligence tools used for financial analysis considered beneficial.

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