Manufacturing Cost Accountant: Inventory & Cost Analysis

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Industries Company, a Precision Castparts Corp. company, is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our Finance team on a temporary-to-hire basis.

This position will provide critical accounting support, cost analysis, inventory tracking, and financial reporting functions while gaining hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills, solid accounting knowledge, and experience with financial reporting, cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting, cost accounting, financial analysis, or a related finance role.
• Manufacturing industry experience highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities and general ledger accounting.

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain cost roll processes within the ERP system.
• Assist with the maintenance of standard costs, cost structures, and product costing data.
• Support monthly accounting close activities, including journal voucher (JV) preparation, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and maintain weekly, monthly, and ad hoc financial and operational reports.
• Monitor and track inventory-related costs, fixed inventory records, and inventory transactions.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor expenses, material usage, and overhead allocations.
• Review cost variances and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support inventory accounting activities, including cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory adjustments.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data through detailed reviews, reconciliations, and audits.
• Assist with profit and loss reporting and balance sheet account analysis.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Supply Chain, and other departments to gather financial and operational data.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiencies.
• Maintain organized documentation and records in compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Balance sheet

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Syspro

Job description

Air Industries Company, a Precision Castparts Corp. company, is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our Finance team on a temporary-to-hire basis.

This position will provide critical accounting support, cost analysis, inventory tracking, and financial reporting functions while gaining hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills, solid accounting knowledge, and experience with financial reporting, cost