Cost Accountant M/F

Safran S.A.; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran S.A. in California seeks a Cost Accountant to support production cost analysis, standard costing, and inventory valuation. You will perform period-end close, journal entries, and GL analysis, delivering reports to management and assisting auditors.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in a manufacturing accounting team, with strong Excel skills and knowledge of BOMs, routings, overhead rates, and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• 3+ years in an accounting department for a large manufacturer.
• Strong cost accounting and financial analysis capabilities.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems; solid GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data to determine production costs.
• Perform variance analysis and cost of goods sold analysis.
• Conduct standard costing, overhead and labor rate calculations.
• Valuate inventory and perform period end closings with journal entries.
• Reconcile GL accounts and prepare audit reports as requested.
• Support auditors and assist with cross-functional training on cost concepts.
• Maintain BOMs and routings understanding for cost validation.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Windows OS

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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 Education: Bachelor's Degree.

Experience

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