Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

A growing Pasadena Manufacturing company has an immediate need for a Sr. Cost Accountant. The Sr. Cost Accountant will be essential in helping ensure our unique products are accurately costed and inventoried across multiple districts. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manufacturing environments, inventory control, and working closely with operations and estimating teams to support bid accuracy and overall financial performance. This is an in-office schedule. Please apply and email your resume to Alyssa.white@roberthalf for immediate consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and maintain accurate standard costs for manufactured products, ensuring alignment with actual production and materials usage.
• Collaborate with estimating and project teams to ensure accurate product costing during the bid and proposal phase.
• Understand and apply cost principles to a unique product line, ensuring pricing reflects true value and production cost.
• Monitor and report on production variances, material usage, labor costs, and overhead allocations.
• Support and enhance the accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings.
• Participate in month-end close processes related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and production reporting.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records, including physical counts, cycle counts, and reconciliation across all districts.
• Work closely with district teams to ensure timely and accurate inventory delivery and tracking.
• Identify and help implement process improvements in costing, inventory control, and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, job costing, and BOM structures.
• Experience supporting bid or proposal processes through cost input and analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems; experience with QuickBooks is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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