Senior Cost Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant for a manufacturing cost and POC/government accounting role in Stockton, CA. The position is fully onsite with a base salary of $100k–$130k plus bonus, supporting pricing, bids, and program profitability in aerospace.

The role requires cost accounting in manufacturing, POC and government accounting exposure, and ERP experience (Visibility preferred). Onsite collaboration with production is essential.

Qualifications

• Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing setting, including POC and government accounting.
• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Strong cost accounting principles and ERP experience; advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own cost accounting for a manufacturer of flight hardware and aerospace structures.
• Prepare, analyze, and report standard vs. actual costs; identify variances.
• Analyze inventory valuation; partner with supply chain on stock levels.
• Support annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans with cost trends.
• Own month-end close entries for COGS, inventory valuations, and variances.
• Develop cost control initiatives and support audits.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Visibility ERP

Job description

Senior Cost Accountant — Manufacturing Cost & POC / Government Accounting — $100k - $130k Base + Bonus — Stockton, CA / Onsite — Tier 1 Aerospace Supplier

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

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

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

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