Cost & Inventory Accountant

Regal Executive Search LLC; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation

Sick time

Holiday pay

Ownership of company equity

401K Retirement Plan

Job summary

Impact Housing is seeking a Cost & Inventory Accountant to support manufacturing accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting. The role partners with plant leadership to drive operational efficiency and informed decision-making.

The position emphasizes variance analysis, month-end close, ERP data accuracy, and upkeep of standard costs across labor and overhead. Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience, incl. 2 years in manufacturing accounting.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing accounting, incl. inventory control, WIP, and variance analysis.
• Hands-on ERP experience (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly manufacturing financial reports with variance analysis.
• Support month-end close activities, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory accounts (raw materials, WIP, finished goods, variances).
• Record manufacturing transactions accurately in the ERP system.
• Maintain standard costs and update labor, overhead, and burden rates.
• Assist with physical inventories, cycle counts, budgeting, and forecasting.

Skills

Variance analysis

Manufacturing accounting

Excel advanced

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Associate degree + 5+ years experience

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Cost & Inventory Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY The Accountant is responsible for manufacturing accounting support and financial support for production operations. This role focuses on manufacturing accounting activities including inventory and WIP management, ERP accuracy, and operational financial reporting, while partnering closely with plant leadership to support operational efficiency and informed decision-making

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare weekly and monthly manufacturing financial reports, including variance analysis.
• Support month-end close activities, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory accounts (raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and variances).
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of manufacturing transactions in the ERP system.
• Maintain standard costs and support updates to labor, overhead, and burden rates.
• Support physical inventories, cycle counts, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Partner with operations to improve data accuracy related to BOMs, routings, labor standards, and production metrics.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3–5 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in manufacturing accounting.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing accounting, including inventory control, WIP, and variance analysis.
• Hands-on ERP experience (NetSuite - STRONGLY preferred) and advanced Excel skills.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or an Associate degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

All prospective Impact Housing employees need to demonstrate eligibility to work in the U.S.

COMPENSATION

• Health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Holiday pay
• Ownership of company equity
• 401K Retirement Plan