Sr. Cost Accountant
Job in
Orange, Orange County, California, 92613, USA
Listed on 2026-04-21
Listing for:
Century Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-04-21
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst -
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Cost Accountant, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's cost accounting system.
- Analyze standard versus actual costs, investigate variances, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Oversee inventory costing processes, including physical inventory, cycle counts, and reconciliations across multiple locations.
- Drive month-end and year-end close processes specific to cost and inventory accounting, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
- Serve as a strategic partner to operations, supply chain, and leadership by providing financial guidance on cost management.
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA strongly preferred).
- 5-10+ years of comprehensive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally across multi-plant or multi-country operations.
- Demonstrate expertise in cost accounting principles, inventory valuation, and financial reporting.
- Exhibit proficiency in ERP systems (MISys, Sage
50, Peachtree) and advanced Excel functions. - Communicate complex financial data effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Apply strong analytical skills to evaluate financial performance, pricing strategies, and operational efficiency.
- Adapt to evolving industry trends, accounting standards, and technology tools for continuous process improvement.
- Maintain high attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis, modeling, and reporting.
- Lead and mentor staff accountants, fostering a high-performing finance team.
- Uphold professionalism and integrity in managing financial data and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
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