Senior Cost/Inventory Accountant

Ledgent; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant in California with strong cost accounting and inventory management experience. The role leads the monthly cost and inventory close and partners with operations to improve inventory accuracy.

The position requires 4+ years in manufacturing accounting, expertise in standard costing, ERP systems, and Excel. You will support budgeting, forecasting and manufacturing analysis while ensuring GAAP controls and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Cost accounting, inventory accounting, and variance analysis experience.
• Knowledge of standard costing and inventory controls.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly cost and inventory accounting close.
• Analyze inventory, manufacturing, labor, and material variances.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Manage standard costing and cost roll-ups.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams on inventory accuracy.
• Support physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and manufacturing analysis.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.
• Support audits and drive process improvements.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Growing manufacturing/CPG company seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant with strong cost accounting and inventory management experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly cost and inventory accounting close
• Analyze inventory, manufacturing, labor, and material variances
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Manage standard costing and cost roll-ups
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams on inventory accuracy
• Support physical inventories and cycle counts
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and manufacturing analysis
• Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls
• Support audits and drive process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing
• Cost accounting, inventory accounting, and variance analysis experience
• Knowledge of standard costing and inventory controls
• Strong Excel and ERP skills

Perfect for an accounting professional who enjoys partnering with operations, improving processes, and turning manufacturing data into business insights.

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.