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Senior Cost Accountant

Job in Irvine, Orange County, California, 92713, USA
Listing for: Addison Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and manufacturing cost analysis within a technology-driven manufacturing environment. This role will analyze cost structures, manufacturing variances, product profitability, and budget-to-actual results while partnering with Accounting, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting and manufacturing finance experience
, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into meaningful business insights.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and accounting documentation.
  • Analyze manufacturing costs, product costs, margins, and profitability
    .
  • Support standard costing, cost updates, and analysis of manufacturing variances and PPV
    .
  • Analyze inventory, E&O, inventory reconciliations
    , and other manufacturing-related accounting activity.
  • Develop and maintain cost models to evaluate production processes, cost drivers, yields, capacity, and technology investments.
  • Perform budget-versus-actual analysis and identify cost trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Support financial reporting, management reporting packages, and accounting compliance.
  • Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance
    .
  • Contribute to process improvements, automation, and implementation of new costing tools and systems.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
    .
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting, cost accounting, or financial analysis experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, or a related environment
    .
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and manufacturing cost concepts.
  • Experience with standard costing, manufacturing variances, PPV, inventory, and cost analysis
    .
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems;
    SAP experience preferred
    .
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with both accounting and non-finance teams.
Preferred Experience
  • Semiconductor, electronics, technology, or advanced manufacturing experience.
  • Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing economics, yield, technology nodes, and production cost drivers
    .
  • Experience with activity-based costing and target costing
    .
  • Experience developing cost models and supporting manufacturing profitability initiatives.
  • Experience with SAP cost modules or other advanced costing/financial systems.
What We Offer
  • Opportunity to work within a highly technical and innovative manufacturing environment.
  • Exposure to complex cost accounting and manufacturing operations.
  • Collaborative, cross-functional work environment.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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