Manufacturing Cost Accountant with SAP Focus

Nihon Kohden; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nihon Kohden in Santa Ana, CA seeks an Accountant responsible for cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analyses, ensuring compliance with policies and internal controls. You will maintain standard costs, reconcile inventory, prepare monthly variance reports, support budgets, and collaborate with Operations, R&D, and Sales to improve processes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 2+ years cost accounting, 3+ years manufacturing, and proficiency with SAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• At least 2 years of cost accounting experience.
• At least 3 years in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Experience with general accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Exposure to accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, payroll accounting, or audit support (preferred).
• Proficiency with SAP/SAP B1 or similar ERP; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Reconcile inventory records to GL; prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Coordinate inventory cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate variances.
• Prepare monthly cost variance reports and analyze cost drivers.
• Support budgets/forecasts with cost analyses and profitability assessments.
• Review revenue transactions for GAAP compliance and reconcile with sales data.
• Assist with month-end close, documentation, and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

SAP/SAP B1

Excel (Pivot tables, lookups)

Job description

Nihon Kohden in Santa Ana, CA seeks an Accountant responsible for cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analyses, ensuring compliance with policies and internal controls. You will maintain standard costs, reconcile inventory, prepare monthly variance reports, support budgets, and collaborate with Operations, R&D, and Sales to improve processes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 2+ years cost accounting, 3+ years manufacturing, and proficiency with SAP