Senior Cost Accountant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Oxnard, CA seeks a Senior Cost Accountant to own the full cost accounting cycle in a manufacturing setting. This hands-on leader will partner with operations and finance to deliver accurate reporting and drive process improvements in a collaborative, globally connected team.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years in manufacturing cost and inventory accounting, multi-entity consolidation, audits, budgeting, and some supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment with strong cost and inventory accounting.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and financial consolidation.
• Audit and budgeting experience required.
• Some supervisory or people-management experience.
• Strong systems aptitude; ERP experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented and analytical; onsite, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for multiple legal entities.
• Lead manufacturing cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory reconciliations.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, including intercompany transactions and eliminations.
• Manage and coordinate annual audits and support external auditors.
• Drive budgeting and forecasting processes, including annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Supervise and develop one staff accountant while collaborating with international accounting counterparts.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

SENIOR COST ACCOUNTANTIf you're a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys being close to operations and making a real impact, this role offers the opportunity to own the full accounting cycle in a manufacturing environment while working with a collaborative, globally connected team. This is a visible role with influence, stability, and room to grow-ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, detail-driven setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for multiple legal entities
• Lead manufacturing cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory reconciliations
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, including intercompany transactions and eliminations
• Manage and coordinate annual audits and support external auditors
• Drive budgeting and forecasting processes, including annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Supervise and develop one staff accountant while collaborating with international accounting counterparts
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and applicable regulatory requirements

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment, with strong cost and inventory accounting
• Prior experience with multi-entity accounting and financial consolidation
• Audit and budgeting experience required
• Some supervisory or people-management experience
• Strong systems aptitude; ERP experience preferred
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in an onsite, fast-paced environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.