Cost Accounting Assistant / Junior Cost Accountant

Foxconn Industrial Internet

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 37,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ingrasys Technology USA, Inc is seeking a Cost Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day cost controlling, inventory tracking, and manufacturing data management. This role offers exposure to corporate finance and supply chain accounting in a manufacturing setting.

The position is ideal for recent graduates with strong Excel skills and a willingness to grow within ERP environments. Temporary to full-time through agency, with hourly pay of $25–$27.

Qualifications

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred (open to recent graduates with strong Excel skills).
  • 0–2 years of experience in an administrative, clerical, or accounts payable (AP) role, ideally within a manufacturing, logistics, or distribution environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and basic formulas).
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, or QuickBooks) is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and effective cross-functional collaboration with accounting, warehouse, and production teams.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

  • Data Entry & Verification: daily data entry for manufacturing orders, material movements, and labor hours; verify production logs against ERP records.
  • Inventory Control Support: reconcile cycle counts and physical inventories; track and investigate minor discrepancies.
  • Invoice & PO Matching: three-way matching for manufacturing expenses and raw material purchases.
  • Reporting Assistance: prepare weekly/monthly cost analysis reports, scrap logs, and variance spreadsheets in MS Excel.
  • Administrative Support: maintain digital archiving for cost records, BOM updates, and audit documentation.
  • Other responsibilities will be assigned as needed.

Skills

Excel skills
Attention to detail
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

SAP
NetSuite
QuickBooks

Job description

Cost Accounting Assistant / Junior Cost Accountant
Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Cost Accounting Assistant to support our Cost Accountant in managing day-to-day cost controlling, inventory tracking, and manufacturing data management. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in corporate finance and supply chain accounting within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Data Entry & Verification: Assist in daily data entry for manufacturing orders, material movements, and labor hours. Verify the accuracy of production logs against ERP system records.
  • Inventory Control Support: Help reconcile cycle count results and physical inventory audits. Track and investigate minor inventory discrepancies under the guidance of the Cost Accountant.
  • Invoice & PO Matching: Perform three-way matching (Purchase Order, Receiving Report, and Invoice) for manufacturing-related expenses and raw material purchases.
  • Reporting Assistance: Assist in preparing weekly/monthly cost analysis reports, scrap logs, and variance spreadsheets using MS Excel.
  • Administrative Support: Maintain organized digital archiving for cost records, bill of materials (BOM) updates, and audit documentation. Assist with internal and external audit preparations.
  • Other responsibilities will be assigned as needed.
Qualifications & Skills
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred (open to recent graduates with strong Excel skills).
  • 0–2 years of experience in an administrative, clerical, or accounts payable (AP) role, ideally within a manufacturing, logistics, or distribution environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel (must be comfortable with VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and basic formulas).
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, or QuickBooks) is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and effective at cross-functional collaboration. Able to work closely with accounting, warehouse, and production team to ensure efficient operations and accurate coordination.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-pressure environment.

Job Type: Temporary to Full Time (through agency)
Pay Rate: $25 - $27/hr

Work Location

temporarily San Jose, CA until move to new facility in Sunnyvale, CA in late 2026 (on-site daily)

Ingrasys Technology USA, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws

Ingrasys Technology USA, Inc participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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