Senior Cost​/Inventory Accountant

East Bay, California (Onsite) Salary: $85,000 - $115,000 + Bonus Potential Industry: Manufacturing / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

• Own monthly inventory accounting and cost accounting close activities
• Analyze inventory balances, reserves, variances, and manufacturing costs
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Monitor standard costs and assist with cost roll-ups and annual cost updates
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to investigate inventory discrepancies and manufacturing variances
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs
• Analyze production, labor, overhead, and material usage variances
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis related to inventory and manufacturing operations
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls over inventory and cost accounting processes
• Support external audits and provide required documentation and analysis
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field?
• 4+ years of accounting experience, including cost accounting in a manufacturing environment?
• Experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis?
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and CPG operations?
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience (Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar)?
• Knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes?
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities
• Consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry experience

• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and supply chain teams
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

• Competitive base salary of $85,000 - $115,000
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.