Senior Cost Accountant

Selby Jennings; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Selby Jennings is assisting a well-established manufacturing organization in Los Angeles, CA to recruit a Senior Cost Accountant. This role supports cost accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close while partnering with operations and finance teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting within manufacturing, strong cost accounting skills, and proficient Excel usage. This onsite position offers opportunity for process improvements and career growth.

Qualifications

• . Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• . 5+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing.
• . 3+ years cost accounting experience.
• . Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• . GAAP and financial reporting proficiency.
• . Experience with reconciliations and month-end close.
• . Strong communication across departments.
• . Detail-oriented with managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and operational performance metrics.
• Review job costing and investigate cost variances.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Manage fixed asset accounting and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Support accounts receivable activities, including billings, collections, and aging analysis.
• Process credit applications and maintain customer account records.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting efforts.
• Partner with operations, sales, and leadership teams to support business decisions.
• Participate in cycle counts, physical inventories, and internal audits.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting operations and reporting accuracy.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Manufacturing ERP

Job description

Title: Senior Cost Accountant

Location: Onsite | Los Angeles, CA

Industry: Manufacturing

About the Company

We are partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing organization that is known for its operational excellence, strong financial performance, and collaborative culture. With significant investment in technology and a commitment to continuous improvement, the company offers employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building long-term careers.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join their accounting and finance team. This individual will play a critical role in cost accounting, financial reporting, month-end close activities, and operational analysis across the business.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy partnering with cross-functional teams, and have a strong foundation in cost accounting and financial analysis. This is a highly visible role with opportunities to influence decision-making and drive process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Manufacturing accounting experience required
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working with manufacturing ERP systems
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with account reconciliations and month-end close
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across departments
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain general ledger accuracy
• Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and operational performance metrics
• Review job costing and investigate cost variances
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports
• Manage fixed asset accounting and monthly bank reconciliations
• Support accounts receivable activities, including billings, collections, and aging analysis
• Process credit applications and maintain customer account records
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting efforts
• Partner with operations, sales, and leadership teams to support business decisions
• Participate in cycle counts, physical inventories, and internal audits
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting operations and reporting accuracy

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a stable, growing manufacturing organization
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• High visibility with leadership and cross-functional teams
• Opportunity to influence business decisions through financial insights
• Collaborative culture that values employee contributions
• Strong long-term career growth potential

If you're a manufacturing accounting professional looking for a highly visible role with growth potential, we'd love to connect and share additional details about this opportunity.