Manufacturing Cost Accountant — Temp-to-Hire

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

Benefits offered by this job

80 hours paid time off per year

10 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Air Industries Company, a Precision Castparts Corp. company, seeks a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our Finance team on a temporary-to-hire basis in Garden Grove, CA, for cost analysis, inventory tracking, and reporting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills and experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 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

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Excel skills

Balance sheet reconciliations

Attention to detail

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related

Tools

Syspro ERP

Job description

Air Industries Company, a Precision Castparts Corp. company, seeks a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our Finance team on a temporary-to-hire basis in Garden Grove, CA, for cost analysis, inventory tracking, and reporting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills and experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations in a manufacturing setting.