Senior Cost Accountant

Century Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join their Orange County-based team. The role focuses on overseeing cost accounting activities, inventory valuation, and cost optimization for manufacturing operations.

The candidate will lead month-end close, develop cost models, and provide actionable profitability analyses. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, or related role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, cost accounting methodologies, and financial reporting.
• Experience with manufacturing environments, inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, cost tracking, reconciliations, and financial reporting for manufacturing operations.
• Lead month end close with journal entries, account analyses, and supporting schedules for accurate reporting.
• Develop and maintain cost models, profitability analyses, and operational reporting for strategic decisions.
• Analyze production costs, variances, inventory activity, and performance to identify risks and improvements.
• Partner with operations, engineering, supply chain, and finance to support cost optimization and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing finance

Excel

ERP experience

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Senior Cost Accountant

Orange County , CA Direct Hire Accounting $100K to $140K 09/11/2026

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $100,000 to $140,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversee cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, cost tracking, reconciliations, and financial reporting for manufacturing operations.

Lead month end close activities by preparing journal entries, account analyses, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Develop and maintain cost models, profitability analyses, and operational reporting to support strategic business decisions.

Analyze production costs, variances, inventory activity, and operational performance to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

Partner with operations, engineering, supply chain, and finance teams to support process improvements, cost optimization, and cross functional initiatives.

Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

5+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, or a related accounting role.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, cost accounting methodologies, and financial reporting practices.

Previous experience with manufacturing environments, inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.

Proficiency with ERP systems, accounting software, and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.

Qualifications:

Prior experience within semiconductor, technology, manufacturing, or other complex production environments.

Strong understanding of inventory management, purchasing variances, manufacturing performance metrics, and cost analysis.

Previous experience with advanced costing methodologies, including activity based costing, target costing, and profitability modeling.

Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Self motivated professional with the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

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