Cost Accountant

Kimco Staffing Services, Inc.; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing services company in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking a Cost Accountant to support plant operations through cost analysis, inventory control, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, along with 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment. Strong proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is required. This full-time, onsite role involves collaborating with plant managers to enhance profitability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to analyze raw material, labor, and overhead costs.
• Experience with maintaining cost accounting systems and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple plant managers on cost and inventory issues.
• Drive financial reporting and improvement projects.
• Handle month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

ERP experience

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Power BI

Job description

You’ll support plant operations with cost analysis, inventory control, and financial reporting. Your work guides key decisions and drives profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze raw material, labor, and overhead costs
• Support multiple plant managers on cost and inventory issues
• Maintain cost accounting systems and BOMs
• Handle month‑end close, journal entries, reconciliations
• Support physical inventory and cycle counts
• Drive financial reporting and improvement projects
• Back up other cost accountants as needed

What You’ll Bring

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of cost accounting in manufacturing
• Strong Excel and ERP experience
• Analytical, organized, and detail‑oriented
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple tasks

Bonus Skills

• Power BI or other business intelligence tools
• Solid understanding of inventory and ROI metrics

Ready to make an impact?

This is a full‑time, onsite role with a high‑performing team. Must be dependable, safety‑focused, and team‑oriented.

Location: Huntington Beach, CA