Cost Accountant — AI-Driven Inventory & COGS (Hybrid)

ILIA Beauty; Laguna Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits - 100% employer-paid

Bonus opportunity

Flexible time off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Remote work stipend

ILIA products stipend

Job summary

ILIA Beauty is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to support inventory and cost accounting in a fast-growing consumer goods environment. This hybrid role is based in Laguna Beach, CA, with on-site presence 1–2 days per week.

The role collaborates with Accounting, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure accurate product costing, timely inventory reconciliation, and strong internal controls that scale with the business. 2–4+ years of accounting experience and NetSuite proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4+ years of accounting experience in consumer goods, CPG, or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred); advanced Excel skills required.
• Working knowledge of GAAP; CPA or CMA pursuit a plus.
• Experience in a Shared Services or high-volume transactional accounting environment a plus.
• Demonstrated interest in or experience with AI tools, automation platforms, or data analytics in accounting context preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities related to inventory, COGS, and cost-related accruals; ensure accurate cut-off and proper classification of inventory-related spend.
• Prepare and maintain inventory reconciliations between the ERP system (NetSuite preferred), 3PL reports, and the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Assist with landed cost tracking, including freight, duties, and other inbound logistics costs; ensure proper allocation to inventory.
• Support cost updates and review standard costs, PPV, and BOM costing to ensure accuracy.
• Track and analyze inventory adjustments, write-offs, and reserves for obsolete or damaged inventory.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to validate inventory movements and reflect accurate positions.
• Assist with cycle count and physical inventory processes, including variance investigation and GL reconciliation.

Skills

Accounting principles

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Shared Services experience

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

ILIA Beauty is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to support inventory and cost accounting in a fast-growing consumer goods environment. This hybrid role is based in Laguna Beach, CA, with on-site presence 1–2 days per week.

The role collaborates with Accounting, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure accurate product costing, timely inventory reconciliation, and strong internal controls that scale with the business. 2–4+ years of accounting experience and NetSuite proficiency are preferred.