Cost Accountant

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Full-time Hayward, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $ Annually

Therm-x of California is the leading manufacturer for Advanced Temperature and Control Systems for Hi-Technology industries. We have been in business for over 30 years and have a diverse customer base. We offer competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant with hands-on experience in standard costing within Epicor Kinetic ERP. This role is critical to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation and variance analysis, across our multi-site and international manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will serve as the financial subject matter expert for cost related modules in Epicor Kinetic, partnering closely with Operations, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement and Parent Company to drive cost efficiency, and financial accuracy.

Responsibilities include:

Standard Cost Management & Maintenance

• Develop, maintain, and update standard costs for raw materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead in Epicor Kinetic.
• Perform annual and periodic standard cost roll-ups and revisions to reflect changes in material pricing, labor rates, and overhead allocation.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to validate material standard costs against vendor quotes and purchase orders.
• Work with Engineering and Production to validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings that drive cost calculations in Epicor Kinetic.
• Monitor and update labor and machine rates within the Epicor Kinetic Resource Groups and Work Centers.

Variance Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze and investigate purchase price variances (PPV), material usage variances, labor efficiency variances, and overhead absorption variances on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Prepare detailed variance reports explaining root causes and trends, and present findings to Finance leadership and Operations management.
• Monitor WIP (Work-In-Process) balances and reconcile job costing transactions within Epicor Kinetic to ensure accurate job close-outs.
• Identify unfavorable cost trends and partner with Operations to implement corrective actions.
• Perform lot-level and job-level cost analysis to support continuous improvement initiatives

Inventory Accounting & Control

• Coordinate and support physical inventory counts and cycle counts; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Review and maintain inventory cost groups, cost methods, and part cost records in Epicor Kinetic.
• Ensure proper accounting for inventory adjustments, scrap, and obsolescence in compliance with IFRS and company’s policy.
• Monitor and review landed cost entries for imported materials.

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Execute all cost accounting month-end close activities, including posting of WIP, inventory adjustments, overhead allocations, and variance transfers to the GL.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Reconcile inventory sub-ledger to General Ledger on a regular basis and investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
• Prepare cost-related balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of open items.
• Support the year-end audit process by providing cost accounting schedules, reconciliations, and analysis to external auditors.

Epicor Kinetic System Administration & Optimization

• Serve as a functional expert and key user for cost-related modules in Epicor Kinetic including Part Costs, Job Costing, Cost Adjustment, Standard Cost Update, and Cost of Sales.
• Configure and maintain cost sets, cost groups, and rollup…