Manufacturing Cost Accountant

ACON Laboratories; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ACON Laboratories is seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Cost Accountant to join our team in San Diego, CA. You will analyze production costs, maintain standard costs and BOMs, and provide insightful cost and margin analysis to support pricing and operational decisions.

You will collaborate with Production, Operations, Purchasing, and Sales to identify cost-saving opportunities, monitor variances, and contribute to continuous improvement of cost-control systems in a dynamic manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting and product costing.
• Experience with SKU-level costing analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management software.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP).
• Ability to collaborate with production and operations teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product costs from raw materials to finished goods.
• Maintain standard costs, BOMs, labor standards, and overhead allocations.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and profitability analyses.
• Support month-end close for inventory and manufacturing costs.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Purchasing, and Sales to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with audits and ensure internal controls compliance.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Excel advanced

Variance analysis

Inventory management

Financial analysis

Cross-functional partnership

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Job description

At ACON labs, we are making a difference in medical care by offering medical devices for diagnosing a variety of conditions. In addition, we are able to streamline and reduce costs for the physician and/or patient directly. Come join us in developing the latest technologies that enhance human life and be a part of our growing, dynamic company.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Manufacturing Cost Accountant. The ideal candidate will possess a strong cost accounting experience, financial analysis, and manufacturing accounting principles. This role involves analyzing production costs, preparing detailed financial reports, and supporting strategic decision-making processes to optimize operational efficiency. The Manufacturing Cost Accountant will contribute to the continuous improvement of cost control systems within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Product Costing & Manufacturing Analysis

• Analyze product costs from raw material receipt through finished goods shipment.
• Maintain and update standard costs, Bills of Material (BOMs), labor standards, and overhead allocations.
• Calculate and analyze material, labor, packaging, freight, and overhead costs.
• Review and update costing for new and existing products.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost for all current and new SKUs.
• Calculate and update actual product costs by analyzing all cost components, including raw materials, labor, packaging, freight and manufacturing overhead.
• Monitor and investigate manufacturing variances.
• Analyze production yields, labor efficiency, waste, scrap, and rework costs.
• Evaluate product profitability and margin performance.
• Support product pricing decisions through accurate cost and margin analysis.
• Provide recommendations based on cost trends, margin opportunities, and operational efficiencies.

Inventory & Warehouse Cost Control

• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and inventory accounting.
• Reconcile inventory subledger to the general ledger.
• Analyze inventory movements and identify cost impacts.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analysis, and profitability reporting.
• Analyze purchase price, labor, yield, and overhead variances.
• Support month-end close activities related to inventory and manufacturing costs.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and annual standard cost updates.
• Provide profitability analysis by product, customer, and production line.
• Develop reporting that provides visibility into product costs, margins, and manufacturing performance.

Operations Partnership

• Work directly with Production, Operations, Warehouse, Purchasing, and Sales teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and support profitability initiatives.
• Spend time on the production floor observing processes and validating cost assumptions.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives that improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support internal and external audits related to inventory and costing.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, product costing, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience developing product cost models, cost sheets, or SKU-level costing analysis.
• Experience partnering directly with production and operational teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to communicate effectively with both financial and operational teams.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management software.
• Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, inventory controls, and profitability analysis.

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At ACON it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $95,000 -$105,000.

ACON offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and ACON may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.