Senior Cost Accountant

AtWork Group; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stable manufacturing environment

Leadership collaboration

Collaborative team culture

Impactful work and optimization

Job summary

AtWork Group is seeking a Sr. Cost Accountant in Stockton, CA to drive cost control and profitability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will partner with operations, production, procurement, and finance to analyze costs, report variances, and support strategic decisions that improve margins. You will own standard and actual cost analysis, assist with budgets and forecasts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting and government contract accounting.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory valuation, and manufacturing finance.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Visibility ERP experience is a plus).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and analyzing standard and actual product costs while identifying cost variances and improvement opportunities.
• Monitoring manufacturing costs, production overhead, and profitability trends.
• Managing inventory costing and valuation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Partnering with supply chain and operations to support inventory controls and optimize stock levels.
• Assisting with annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long‑term financial planning.
• Preparing month‑end journal entries, reconciliations, inventory adjustments, and cost of goods sold analysis.
• Developing and implementing cost control initiatives that improve efficiency and profitability.
• Supporting cross‑functional process improvement projects focused on financial controls and operational excellence.
• Assisting with internal and external audits by providing cost accounting documentation and analysis.
• Driving continuous improvement in financial reporting processes and cost management practices.

Job description

Sr. Cost Accountant

Location: Stockton, CA | Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 annually

We are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to drive financial performance, improve cost controls, and support strategic business decisions within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The role is ideal for an analytical accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys partnering with operations, production, procurement, and finance teams to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and analyzing standard and actual product costs while identifying cost variances and improvement opportunities.
• Monitoring manufacturing costs, production overhead, and profitability trends.
• Managing inventory costing and valuation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Partnering with supply chain and operations to support inventory controls and optimize stock levels.
• Assisting with annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long‑term financial planning.
• Preparing month‑end journal entries, reconciliations, inventory adjustments, and cost of goods sold analysis.
• Developing and implementing cost control initiatives that improve efficiency and profitability.
• Supporting cross‑functional process improvement projects focused on financial controls and operational excellence.
• Assisting with internal and external audits by providing cost accounting documentation and analysis.
• Driving continuous improvement in financial reporting processes and cost management practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting and government contract accounting.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory valuation, and manufacturing finance.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Visibility ERP experience is a plus).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $85,000 - $105,000.
• Stable, growing manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to partner with leadership and influence business decisions.
• Collaborative team culture.
• Meaningful work supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Additional Information

Due to federal export control regulations, applicants must meet ITAR eligibility requirements, meaning candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.