Plant Cost Accountant: Shape Operations & Budgeting

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

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.