Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant

Stockton, CA, US

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

Responsibilities and duties for the Senior Cost Accountant position.

• Cost Analysis:
  Prepare, analyze, and report on standard and actual costs, identifying variances and opportunities for improvement. Evaluate manufacturing costs, production overhead, and other expense factors impacting profitability.
• Inventory Management:
  Conduct regular analysis of inventory, ensuring accurate valuation, proper costing methods, and compliance with company policies. Partner with supply chain and operations teams to support inventory control and optimize stock levels.
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  Collaborate with finance and operational teams to develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long‑range plans. Provide insights on cost trends and forecast potential financial impacts.
• Financial Reporting:
  Prepare month‑end close entries related to cost accounting, including reconciliation of cost of goods sold, inventory valuation adjustments, and variances. Contribute to financial statement accuracy and ensure compliance with accounting principles.
• Cost Control Initiatives:
  Develop and implement cost control and reduction strategies. Work closely with management to identify and execute initiatives to improve profitability and drive cost efficiency.
• Project Support:
  Participate in cross‑functional projects to improve financial controls, process efficiency, and data accuracy within the cost accounting function.
• Audit & Compliance:
  Support internal and external audits by providing cost accounting records, documentation, and analysis as required.

A leading provider of cutting‑edge solutions and a trusted partner with a strong legacy of excellence in the space, launch, aerospace, land, and sea industries. This company specializes in the design, fabrication, and testing of a wide range of products, including large, complex composite and metal‑bonded assemblies, delivering proven quality and innovation across critical sectors.

• Competitive base salary and overall compensation package
• Full benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holidays
• Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k) with generous company match