Cost Accountant

Go2dynamic; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Go2dynamic in Livermore, CA is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing team. You will support inventory and production costing, analyze variances, assist with month-end close, and help maintain accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in cost accounting within a standard-cost environment, a Bachelor's in Accounting, strong Excel skills, and Oracle ERP experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cost accounting in a standard-cost manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field.
• Experience with inventory accounting and standard costing.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory records and manufacturing cost data.
• Update standard costs and analyze variances.
• Analyze inventory activity and discrepancies.
• Assist in evaluating labor and overhead rates for product costing.
• Monitor inventory absorption and reserve requirements.
• Review WIP, job closures, and variances.
• Support cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Prepare cost accounting journal entries and reconcile inventory balances to GL.
• Support month-end close and reconciliations.
• Contribute to gross margin and inventory reporting.
• Collaborate with accounting, procurement, and operations to resolve costing issues.
• Support process improvements related to cost accounting and financial reporting.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Title: Cost AccountantLocation: Livermore, CAPay Range: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour, DOEWork Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMFull-Time, Onsite, Temporary-to-HireWe are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Livermore. This position will support inventory and production costing, analyze manufacturing variances, assist with month-end close, and help maintain accurate financial reporting.This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with experience in a standard-cost manufacturing environment who enjoys working with financial data and partnering with operations, procurement, and finance teams.What You'll Be Responsible For• Support the accuracy and integrity of inventory records and manufacturing cost data• Maintain and update standard material costs and analyze cost trends and variances• Analyze inventory activity and identify unusual transactions or discrepancies• Assist with evaluating labor and overhead rates to support accurate product costing• Monitor inventory absorption and assist with evaluating inventory reserve requirements• Review work-in-process inventory, job closures, and manufacturing variances• Support cycle counts, physical inventory activities, inventory audits, and reconciliations• Prepare cost accounting journal entries and reconcile inventory balances to the general ledger• Support month-end close activities and account reconciliations• Assist with gross margin and inventory reporting• Participate in internal control and compliance-related activities• Partner with accounting, procurement, and operations teams to resolve costing and inventory discrepancies• Support process improvements related to cost accounting, inventory accuracy, and financial reportingTo Be Successful in This Role, You'll Bring• 2+ years of cost accounting experience within a standard-cost manufacturing environment• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, manufacturing variances, and cost analysis• Experience supporting month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel• Experience reviewing material costs, inventory transactions, and production-related financial data• ERP system experience• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively• Strong communication skills and ability to work across accounting, procurement, and operations teams• Oracle ERP experience preferredReasons to Join the Team• Work within an advanced manufacturing environment supporting complex operations• Gain broad exposure to inventory accounting, product costing, financial reporting, and manufacturing operations• Collaborate closely with finance, procurement, and operations teams• Build experience across standard costing, variance analysis, inventory controls, and month-end reporting• Join a collaborative team that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvementAdvance Your Manufacturing Accounting CareerJoin a team where your analytical expertise can make a measurable impact on operational and financial performance.Start by applying, then call Sophia at 888-303-5627 or email [e-mail] with any questions to learn more!Dynamic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.