Cost Accountant Job in Anaheim, CA

Cost Accountant

We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Anaheim, California. This role focuses on strengthening product cost visibility, supporting inventory accuracy, and delivering reliable financial analysis in a high-volume production environment. The position works closely with operations and cross-functional teams to build meaningful cost models, support pricing decisions, and help ensure a smooth month-end close.

Responsibilities:

• Build detailed cost models for products and new components by assessing materials, labor inputs, overhead structure, and expected margins.
• Partner with production teams to gather shop floor data and confirm that costs are assigned correctly across parts, jobs, and inventory.
• Prepare pricing support and proposal estimates by translating operational and engineering inputs into accurate manufacturing cost assumptions.
• Review inventory activity through cycle counts, reconciliations, and variance research to improve accuracy and valuation quality.
• Support month-end close by preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and analyzing fluctuations in manufacturing-related balances.
• Evaluate work orders, production performance, and cost trends to identify unusual results and recommend corrective action.
• Track standard costs, labor rates, and overhead rates to help maintain dependable reporting and informed business decisions.
• Contribute to special projects involving inventory controls, reserve analysis, and broader manufacturing finance improvements.