Plant Accountant

CFS; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Bonus up to 9%

Job summary

CBS? CFS is seeking a Plant Accountant in Bakersfield, CA to manage cost accounting, inventory valuation, and month-end close processes. The role offers exposure to operations and finance leadership in a stable, growing organization.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing or similar settings, with strong GAAP knowledge and ERP proficiency (JD Edwards). Excellent analytical and collaboration skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience with exposure to cost accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing, food production, agriculture, or similar operational environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of inventory, job costing, and financial analysis.
• ERP system experience required; JD Edwards experience is a plus.
• Understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product costing, standard costs, and activity-based cost models.
• Analyze labor, production, and operational costs to identify trends and opportunities.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and support inventory valuation processes.
• Prepare month-end journal entries, accruals, allocations, and account analyses.
• Conduct variance analysis and communicate findings to management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

• Join a stable and growing organization with a strong track record of success.
• Gain direct exposure to operations and finance leadership.
• Work in a highly visible role that influences business decisions.
• Be part of a company that promotes from within and supports career growth.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Partner closely with plant operations and leadership teams.
• Competitive bonus opportunity of up to 9%.
• Strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Opportunity to work with newly implemented technologies and modernized processes.

Salary:

$80,000 - $100,000 + Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a stable and growing organization with a strong track record of success.
• Gain direct exposure to operations and finance leadership.
• Work in a highly visible role that influences business decisions.
• Be part of a company that promotes from within and supports career growth.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Partner closely with plant operations and leadership teams.
• Competitive bonus opportunity of up to 9%.
• Strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Opportunity to work with newly implemented technologies and modernized processes.

Key Responsibilities For The Plant Accountant

• Maintain product costing, standard costs, and activity-based cost models.
• Analyze labor, production, and operational costs to identify trends and opportunities.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and support inventory valuation processes.
• Prepare month-end journal entries, accruals, allocations, and account analyses.
• Conduct variance analysis and communicate findings to management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.

Qualifications For The Plant Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience with exposure to cost accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing, food production, agriculture, or similar operational environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of inventory, job costing, and financial analysis.
• ERP system experience required; JD Edwards experience is a plus.
• Understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.

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