Cost Accountant M/F

Safran Group; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Cabin is seeking a Cost Accountant in California to analyze production costs, perform variance analysis, COGS, standard costing and overhead and labor rate calculations to support decision making.

You will assist Controllers in financial reporting, period-end closings and inventory valuation while ensuring compliance with guidelines. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in a manufacturing accounting role are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in an accounting department for a large manufacturer.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to determine production costs: variance analysis, COGS analysis, standard costing, overhead & labor rate calculations, inventory valuation.
• Assist Controllers in preparing financial reports and provide recommendations.
• Support period-end close activities, perform journal entries and GL account analysis.
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure inventory accuracy and assist auditors.

Skills

10-key by touch

Advanced mathematics

Statistics

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Windows OS

Job description

Cost Accountant M/F

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

Reference number

2026-188033

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Finance and management - Accounting

Job title

Cost Accountant M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

• Collect and analyze data to determine production costs by performing the following:
  • Variance Analysis
  • Cost of Goods Sold Analysis
  • Standard Costing
  • Overhead & Labor Rate Calculation
  • Inventory Valuation Analysis
  • Ad-hoc financial analysis
• Assist Controllers in preparing financial reports and give recommendations based on available data.
• Assist Controllers in preparing Standard Costing as needed.
• Demonstrate understanding of BOM & Routings for cost validation.
• Provide reports and back up to internal and external auditors as requested.
• Update ERP with Overhead & Labor Rate Calculations supplied by Controllers.
• Assist in Cross Functional Training of Cost Accounting Concepts
• Perform period end closing activities and perform journal entries and GL account analysis.
• Perform account reconciliations to drive accuracy in inventory cycle and review with Controllers at Balance Sheet Review meetings.
• Perform Error Clearing and work with appropriate departments to resolve recurring issues.
• Perform Annual Cost roll with multi-week validations.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to management to improve transparency
• Assist with physical inventory audits as requested.
• Assist as required with special projects and perform all other duties as assigned

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

The Cost Accountant / Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for all divisions within Safran Cabin. Analyzes material, labor, or other expenses to determine production costs, cost of sales, or other cost-related performance measures. This position reports to the site leadership team with oversight from the Shared Services Group.

Candidate skills & requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree.

Experience: 3+ years' experience in an accounting department for a large manufacturer.

Computer Skills:

• Familiarity with Windows Operating System.
• Demonstrated solid understanding/use of Microsoft Office products including: Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Intermediate knowledge/use of Microsoft Excel.

Other Skills:

• 10-key by touch
• Advanced knowledge of mathematics and statistics
• Understanding of organizational accounting concepts
• In-depth knowledge of financial guidelines and regulations
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Ability to perform risk and security assessments
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and problem solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with other different functions and foster teamwork

Annual salary

$70,310 - $94,180 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

2641 Airpark Drive CA 93455 Santa Maria

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes