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Cost Accountant

Job in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, 90504, USA
Listing for: Beacon Hill
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Cost Accountant
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

A growing company is seeking a Cost Accountant to support financial operations within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for cost analysis, inventory valuation, COGS reconciliation, and supporting month-end close activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze production, labor, and overhead variances

Monitor inventory (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) and reconcile COGS

Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis

Partner with operations to improve cost controls and efficiencies

Support audits and special projects as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

2+ years of cost or manufacturing accounting experience

Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency

CPA or MBA a plus

A growing company is seeking a Cost Accountant to support financial operations within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for cost analysis, inventory valuation, COGS reconciliation, and supporting month-end close activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze production, labor, and overhead variances

  • Monitor inventory (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) and reconcile COGS

  • Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations

  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis

  • Partner with operations to improve cost controls and efficiencies

  • Support audits and special projects as needed

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • 2+ years of cost or manufacturing accounting experience

  • Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency

  • CPA or MBA a plus

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

2+ years of cost or manufacturing accounting experience

Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency

CPA or MBA a plus

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™

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