Senior Cost Accountant
Job in
Irvine, Orange County, California, 92713, USA
Listed on 2026-09-14
Listing for:
Addison Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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