Senior Cost Accountant

Addison Group; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in Alameda, CA is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant for a contract engagement through year-end. The role is onsite five days per week and pays $55–$65 per hour, depending on experience.

Key duties include month/quarter/year-end closes, reconciliations, journal entries, flux analysis, and supporting financial statements. The position also covers cost accounting tasks such as inventory variance analysis, E&O reserves, scrap analysis, and COGS reporting, with SAP/Oracle and

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance or 5+ years of direct cost accounting experience.
• Experience with cost accounting in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a larger ERP system (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and strong Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month/quarter/year-end accounting close processes.
• Handle reconciliations, journal entry preparation, flux analysis, and financial statement support.
• Participate in audit preparation and support activities.
• Support cost specific accounting responsibilities include: inventory variance analysis, E&O reserves, scrap analysis, and COGS reporting.

Skills

Cost accounting

Education

Degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Job: Senior Cost Accountant

Location: Alameda, CA

Onsite: 5x onsite per week

Hourly Pay: $55-$65 / hour, depending on experience

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Our East Bay based client is looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to assist with a project through the end of the year. This is a contract role with the possibility to extend, depending on the needs of the team. This role will require the candidate to work onsite in Alameda, CA 5 times per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month/quarter/year-end accounting close processes.
• Handle reconciliations, journal entry preparation, flux analysis, and financial statement support.
• Participate in audit preparation and support activities.
• Support cost specific accounting responsibilities include:
  • Inventory variance analysis, E&O reserves, scrap analysis, and COGS reporting.
  • Cross-functional work with the supply chain team & others to meet tight deadlines.
  • Physical inventory counts, as needed.

Requirements

• Degree with accounting or finance specialization or 5+ years of direct cost accounting experience required.
• Experience with cost accounting in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a larger ERP system (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and strong Excel.
• Must be able to work independently.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.