Cost Accounting Manager | Urgently hiring!| 843131

Helpmates; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Prescription coverage

Job summary

Helpmates is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager in Irvine, CA to maintain cost accounting operations and support financial reporting. You will work with finance, operations, and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate results every day.

The role requires 5–7 years of cost accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, and advanced Excel skills. On-site schedule from Monday to Friday with competitive hourly pay and benefits after hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of cost accounting and general accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cost accounting responsibilities and maintain continuity of financial operations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Oversee inventory accounting, reconciliations, cycle counts, and annual physical inventory.
• Analyze cost data, freight variances, inventory trends, and cost of sales.
• Track capital expenditures, prepare fixed asset journal entries, and support analyses.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Make an Immediate Impact in Cost Accounting - Urgently hiring in Irvine! Job Title: Cost Accounting Manager Pay: $55–$60 per hour Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Start Date: ASAP Looking for a rewarding opportunity where your expertise makes an immediate impact? Join an innovative organization as a Cost Accounting Manager in Irvine, CA and make an impact every day. As a Cost Accounting Manager, you'll maintain accurate cost accounting operations, support financial reporting, and help ensure continuity across the finance function. You'll work closely with the finance, operations, production, and cross-functional teams to deliver results that make a difference.

What You'll Do

As a Cost Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for

• Managing daily cost accounting responsibilities and maintaining continuity of financial operations
• Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes
• Overseeing inventory accounting, reconciliations, cycle counts, and annual physical inventory
• Analyzing cost data, freight variances, inventory trends, and cost of sales
• Tracking capital expenditures, preparing fixed asset journal entries, and supporting financial analyses

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate for this role will have

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5–7 years of cost accounting and general accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, cost analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong analytical abilities, and excellent attention to detail

Why Join Us in Irvine?

• Earn competitive pay of $55–$60 per hour.
• Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with an immediate opportunity to make an impact.
• Enjoy affordable health and prescription coverage with no waiting period.
• Benefits offered by the employer once hired permanently.

Location & Schedule

This position is on-site in Irvine and offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.