Cost Accountant

Ledgent, Inc.; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Cost Accountant for a 100% onsite role. The position covers cost accounting, forecasting, reporting, and cross-functional partnership to drive smarter financial decisions.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years in cost accounting/finance, with a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance. CPA/CMA is a plus. Direct Hire or Temp-to-Hire; salary range is $100,000–$120,000 with potential long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3–7 years of Cost Accounting, Manufacturing Finance, or Financial Analysis experience.
• CPA or CMA designation (or progress toward certification) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze product, labor, and operational costs
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end cost accounting activities
• Conduct variance analysis and explain key drivers impacting profitability
• Support inventory valuation, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Collaborate with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
• Support inventory management and cycle count activities
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc analysis
• Create dashboards and management reports
• Participate in audit preparation and documentation

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 + potential for long-term growth

Looking for your next opportunity in Cost Accounting?

A growing and innovative organization is seeking a Cost Accountant who enjoys digging into the numbers, uncovering insights, and partnering with business leaders to drive smarter financial decisions.

This role offers a blend of cost accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and operational partnership, making it ideal for someone who wants to be more than just a "number cruncher."

San Jose, CA (100% Onsite)

Employment Type: Direct Hire or Temp-to-Hire

What You'll Be Doing

Cost Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain and analyze product, labor, and operational costs
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end cost accounting activities
• Conduct variance analysis and explain key drivers impacting profitability
• Support inventory valuation, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams
• Help identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
• Support inventory management and cycle count activities
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc analysis

Systems & Process Improvement

• Enhance reporting processes and improve data accuracy
• Create dashboards and management reports
• Support ERP systems and reporting tools
• Participate in audit preparation and documentation

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-7 years of Cost Accounting, Manufacturing Finance, or Financial Analysis experience
• CPA or CMA designation (or progress toward certification) is a plus

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
  • Standard Costing
  • Variance Analysis
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Financial Reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with ERP systems preferred
• Power BI and data analytics experience is a plus

Success in This Role Means

• Delivering accurate and timely cost reporting
• Providing actionable insights that improve profitability
• Becoming a trusted business partner to operations and leadership
• Driving efficiencies through better reporting and financial analysis
• Helping the organization make smarter, data-driven decisions

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High-impact role with visibility to leadership
• Opportunity to influence business decisions
• Blend of accounting and financial analysis
• Stable, growth-oriented environment
• Competitive compensation package

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.