NEW* Manufacturing Cost Accountant - Plant Operational Excellence (Relocation: Southern California)

Augmentis; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Insurance coverage & 401(k) matching

Retirement savings plan contributions

Training programs for professional dev

Job summary

Augmentis is seeking a Cost Accountant for a manufacturing environment with aerospace components. The role partners with operations to optimize costs, ensures GAAP compliance, and supports inventory valuation, cost rolls, and annual counts.

Relocation to Southern California’s Inland Empire is offered, with 30–60 days remote onboarding. A BA in Accounting or Finance plus 2+ years in cost accounting is required, along with strong Excel and ERP familiarity.

Qualifications

• BA degree in Accounting or Finance.
• +2 years of Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expert skills in all accounting disciplines, including financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, planning, and forecasting.
• Ability to administer and coordinate multiple ongoing projects within targeted timelines and costs.
• Knowledge of Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and other tools; Infor Visual Manufacturing and Infor Global Financials desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Outside Processing, and Inventory Control to improve operational excellence.
• Manage cost accounting transactions to ensure compliance with US GAAP and costing policies.
• Ensure inventory valuation accuracy through costing, analysis, and cycle counts.
• Assist in daily and monthly P&L preparations and margin analyses.
• Lead annual physical inventory counts and quarterly mini counts.
• Support ERP upgrades and Lean initiatives; assist in forecasting and budgets.

Skills

Cost accounting

US GAAP

Project coordination

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

BA in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Infor Visual Manufacturing

Infor Global Financials

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Relocate to Southern California's Inland Empire — Sunshine, Space, and Career Growth

Trade cramped city living for wide-open Southern California skies, with the mountains for weekend hiking, wine country minutes away, and downtown Los Angeles still well within reach when you want the big-city energy. This corner of the Inland Empire offers a rare combination for SoCal: more house for your money, a lower cost of living than the coast, and a genuine community feel, all without giving up beaches, world-class dining, or major-league sports. It's Southern California living without the Southern California price tag.

The company provides full relocation assistance, with candidates able to begin the role remotely for 30-60 days while relocation logistics are finalized.

Our client, a leading manufacturer of aero engines and industrial gas turbine components, is a globally recognized public company with a remarkable 75-year history of growth and innovation. Renowned in the aerospace industry, it offers an exceptional company culture that fosters development and provides diverse opportunities. Forbes has honored it as one of the World's Best Employers, highlighting its commitment to excellence and inclusivity.

Why consider joining our client?

• Publicly traded company on a path of continuous growth and recognized by Forbes as a top global employer
• Exceptional insurance coverage and 401 (k) matching program, effective upon hire.
• Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period
• Vibrant company culture and collaborative team environment
• Access to excellent training programs for professional development
• Free fitness center membership

This person partners with operation teams to reduce costs and improve gross margin, and manages inventory transaction accuracy to ensure no major inventory write-offs or write-downs. Provides a timely update of cost rolls and manages the once-a-year cost roll with new rates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be required and assigned at any time.

• Partners with Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Outside Processing, and Inventory Control to improve operational excellence
• Manages cost accounting transactions to ensure compliance with US GAAP and Company Costing Policies and Procedures
• Ensures inventory valuation accuracy through correct costing, analysis, and cycle count tracking
• Performs analysis and support to Operations Management to achieve the cost reduction goals
• Assists in the preparation of daily and monthly P&Ls
• Reviews and updates standard costs for each work cell based on the company's requirements
• Prepares and effectively communicates margin analysis and reports to Operations Management
• Assists in preparing costing data for major business decisions
• Leads the annual physical inventory counts and quarterly mini counts
• Assists the Controller in developing financial forecasts, budgets, and operating plans
• Assists in the evaluation and preparation of ERP upgrades
• Participates and provides financial support in Theory of Constraints (ToC) and other LEAN initiatives
• Provides other duties as needed and assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A BA degree in Accounting or Finance
• +2 years of Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Expert skills in all accounting disciplines, including financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, planning, and forecasting
• A demonstrated ability to simultaneously administer and coordinate multiple, ongoing projects, ensuring that they are implemented effectively within targeted timelines and costs.
• Good knowledge of Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applicable tools. Knowledge of Infor Visual Manufacturing and Infor Global Financials is highly desirable.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Good knowledge of Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applicable tools. Knowledge of Infor Visual Manufacturing and Infor Global Financials is highly desirable.

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Global Visual experience is a plus

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization, customers, and outside regulatory agencies.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, percentages, circumference, and volume

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Our client and Augmentis are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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