Senior Cost Accountant

Leoforce; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Leoforce in Stockton, CA is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to own cost accounting for our aerospace manufacturing operations, delivering cost, inventory, and profitability analyses to support program and executive decisions. You will prepare, analyze, and report standard vs actual costs, identify variances, and drive improvement opportunities across manufacturing costs and overhead.

You will partner with supply chain and operations on inventory control and support budgets, forecasts, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment; POC and government accounting exposure.
• Strong cost accounting principles with ERP experience; Visibility a plus; advanced Excel required.
• Senior individual-contributor level with ability to own cost accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Own cost accounting for a manufacturer of flight hardware and precision aerospace structures.
• Prepare, analyze, and report standard vs. actual costs; identify variances and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze inventory valuation and costing methods; partner with supply chain and operations on inventory control.
• Support annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans with cost-trend insights.
• Own month-end close entries for cost accounting—COGS reconciliation, inventory valuation, variances.
• Develop and execute cost control and reduction initiatives; support audits with records and analysis.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing costing

Variance analysis

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Visibility ERP

Job description

Senior Cost Accountant

Stockton,CA, US

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Details

Own cost accounting for a manufacturer of flight hardware and precision aerospace structures, delivering the cost, inventory, and profitability analysis that supports program and executive decision-making.

Prepare, analyze, and report standard vs. actual costs; identify variances and improvement opportunities across manufacturing costs and production overhead.

Analyze inventory for accurate valuation and proper costing methods; partner with supply chain and operations on inventory control and stock levels.

Support annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans with cost-trend and forecasting insight.

Own month-end close entries for cost accounting - COGS reconciliation, inventory valuation adjustments, and variances - supporting financial statement accuracy.

Develop and execute cost control and reduction initiatives with management, and support internal and external audits with records, documentation, and analysis.

Looking for:

• Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing setting, including POC and government accounting
• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred
• Strong cost accounting principles plus ERP experience (Visibility a plus); advanced Excel required
• Senior individual-contributor level

Experience in any of the following areas welcomed:

• Percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting
• Government cost accounting (FAR / CAS exposure)
• ERP systems (Visibility or comparable)
• Standard costing and variance analysis
• Inventory valuation in a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing / aerospace COGS

A bit about us:

Founded over 50 years ago and based in Stockton, California, we are a mid-tier aerospace and defense manufacturer supplying flight hardware and precision structures to NASA, DoD, and commercial space programs. Much of what we build has flown on our customers' platforms for decades, making us one of the more established independent suppliers in the region. Our finance team sits close to production, so cost accounting here directly shapes how programs are priced, bid, and delivered.

Why join us?

• Base salary $100k-$130k + bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k)
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Fully onsite in Stockton, CA - finance embedded with manufacturing operations
• Full-lifecycle cost ownership: your analysis drives pricing, bids, and program profitability
• Stable, long-cycle aerospace programs with decades of platform backlog

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