Senior Cost Accountant

MacLean Power Systems; Ceres (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Bonus Potential

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join its dynamic team. This role focuses on maintaining accurate product costing, managing budgets, and overseeing inventory control. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting and at least four years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a collaborative workplace culture, this innovative firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about numbers, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of cost accounting experience in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including pivot tables and v-lookups.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate cost standards and perform variance analyses.
• Complete month-end close responsibilities and ensure inventory accuracy.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Variance Analysis

KPI Development

Critical Reasoning

Solution-Based Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle JD Edwards

MS Excel

Job description

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Senior Cost Accountant

Maclean Power Systems is seeking a talented Senior Cost Accountant. In this role, the Cost Accountant serves as a cross-functional liaison for internal reporting, KPI development, and profitability projections. This role will be primarily responsible for maintaining accurate product costing through variance analyses, managing discretionary spend to budget, and overseeing inventory control.

This role is based in our facility located in Stockton, CA.

What You’ll Do

• Develop accurate cost standards
• Perform cost audits and variance analyses
• Provide timely updates on key performance indicators
• Assist the operations team with ad-hoc analyses
• Complete month-end close responsibilities as necessary
• Ensure accurate inventory quantities and valuation
• Maintain effective cost structure - proper classifications, timely recognition, & controlled spending
• Partner with IT in developing reporting capabilities
• Foster a spirit of continuous improvement
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need to Excel in This Role

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or a relevant discipline
• At least 4 years of cost accounting experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Oracle JD Edwards or similar ERP familiarity
• MS Excel proficiency – charting/graphing, pivot tables, v-lookups, and logic formulas
• Critical reasoning, solution-based thinking, and research skills
• Ability to complete complex tasks with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

MPS offers a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Salary range for this position is $75k to $95k DOE, with a bonus potential.

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.