Senior Cost Accountant

Location: Sacramento, CA
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 (DOE & education)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Recruiting Firm: Ledgent, a Roth Staffing Company (on behalf of our client)

Ledgent, a Roth Staffing Company, is partnering with a respected manufacturing organization in the Sacramento, CA area, to identify an experienced Senior Cost Accountant
. This is a direct-hire opportunity with a company that values analytical thinkers, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to cost analysis and financial accuracy.

The ideal candidate will bring heavy cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
, strong analytical acumen, mastery of Excel, and hands‑on expertise with ERP systems such as SAP or Net Suite
.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of cost accounting experience, in manufacturing
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, lookups, modeling)
• Experience with a major ERP (SAP, Net Suite, or similar)

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• CPA or CMA certification
• Experience in standard cost updates, variance analysis, and manufacturing process flow understanding

• Maintain, analyze, and update standard costs, including bill of materials (BOM), routings, and overhead rates
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual cost accounting close activities
• Conduct manufacturing variance analysis (PPV, labor, overhead, absorption, scrap, etc.)
• Reconcile inventory accounts and perform cycle count/physical inventory support
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to COGS, inventory, and manufacturing operations
• Prepare detailed cost reports and present findings to management
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams to provide insights that drive cost improvements
• Improve and streamline internal cost control procedures and reporting tools

• Leverage ERP system capabilities (SAP, Net Suite, or comparable) for cost accounting and reporting
• Support implementations, upgrades, and enhancements to cost-related modules
• Develop and refine Excel-based models to support management decisions

• Strong analytical mindset and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights effectively
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

• Competitive salary based on experience and education
• Opportunity to work for an established and growing manufacturing organization
• Direct involvement in shaping cost strategy and financial transparency
• Career advancement potential within a supportive environment

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, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.