Sr Cost Accountant

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Remote type:
Flexible

Locations:
Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Time type:
Full time

Posted on: 4 Days Ago

Time left to apply:
End Date:
July 13, 2026 (1 day left to apply)

Job requisition : R-801198

The Sr Cost Accountant oversees the cost accounting activities and delivers analysis of product, process, and operational costs. This position ensures the accuracy of costing methodologies, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and financial reporting. The role also collaborates closely with operations, the finance systems team, supply chain, and executive leadership to drive improvements in profitability and operational efficiency across manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and contract manufacturing partners.

This is a hybrid role based in Northridge, CA.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Optimize and maintain the standard costing system for manufacturing sites, distribution centers (DCs), and contract manufacturing.
• Analyze bills of materials (BOMs), routings, labor rates, burden rates, and production yields to ensure accurate product costing.
• Conduct LBM (Labor, Burden, Material) analysis, comparing actual vs. standard costs.
• Prepare LBM estimates for new product introductions (NPIs).
• Develop and maintain cost models and process changes.
• Serve as the primary contact for Material Setup or Change (MSC) activities.
• Oversee cost of goods produced (COGP) and cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support/Participate in detailed variance analysis on material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption, providing actionable insights to operations and leadership.
• Perform annual cost roll‑ups, ensuring correct allocation of material, labor, and burden rates across manufacturing sites, DCs, and contract manufacturers.
• Support ERP and other implementation system initiatives.
• Collaborate with SAP functional consultants and IT teams to configure and optimize cost accounting processes.
• Support data migration activities, including cost centers, profit centers, BOMs, routings, and standard costs.
• Assist with system integration testing.
• Support KPI reporting accuracy for financial and operational metrics.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required and 4+ years of relevant experience
• Or, an advanced degree with 2+ years of relevant experience

• Strong experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with standard costing, cost roll processes, and variance analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP CP, S4 Hana) and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with cross‑functional teams (e.g., Operations, Supply Chain) and influence decision‑making.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, financial compliance, and data integrity principles.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present financial information to various levels of the organization.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. For Office Roles:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile, interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co‑workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the work conditions and physical requirements specific to each role.

Mini Med offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package.

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