Cost Accountant

Jobot; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Stable, Established Company

Job summary

A manufacturing and distribution leader in Fresno, California, is seeking a Cost Accountant to support accounting activities related to manufacturing and inventory. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 1-3 years of experience, with a focus on tax compliance and inventory accounting. Candidates must have attention to detail and a strong ability to work within a collaborative team. The position offers competitive compensation and great health benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or cost accounting.
• Experience with tax filings and compliance oversight.
• Ability to conduct reconciliations and basic financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support cost accounting activities related to manufacturing and inventory.
• Prepare and support tax payments and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting experience

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Tax compliance

Inventory accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Cost Accountant – Manufacturing / Transportation Equipment

Jobot Job is hosted by Andrew Kraig

Salary: $55,000 - $110,000 per year

A Bit About Us

Founded nearly 110 years ago and based in Southern California, with additional locations across the United States, we are a long-standing leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of commercial transportation equipment. We operate in a highly stable, asset-driven environment with a strong emphasis on internal collaboration, long-term relationships, and practical decision‑making. Our culture values experience, follow‑through, and leadership through mentorship rather than hierarchy.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation
• Stable, Established Company with Long‑Term Growth
• Hands‑On Accounting Exposure Manufacturing, inventory, and tax compliance
• Great Health, Dental, Vision benefits, and more!

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Support cost accounting activities related to manufacturing and inventory
• Assist with tracking, reconciling, and analyzing inventory and COGS
• Prepare and support tax payments, filings, and compliance reporting (sales & use tax, property tax, etc.)
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and journal entries
• Monitor cost variances and assist with basic cost analysis
• Support internal controls, documentation, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with operations and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting

You should have most of the following

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or cost accounting environments
• Experience or strong exposure to tax payments, filings, and compliance oversight
• Background or interest in inventory accounting and cost structures
• Ability to perform reconciliations, accruals, and basic financial analysis
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow established processes
• Comfortable working on‑site in a collaborative accounting team

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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