Senior Accountant Cost Accountant

Job Title:

Senior Accountant / Cost Accountant Department: 121 – Accounting

Reports to:

Assistant Controller

Location:

Vacaville (Hybrid, In office 3 days a week)
Number of Direct reports: 0

Revised:
May 5, 2026

Summary:

The Senior Accountant / Cost Accountant plays a critical hybrid role in financial reporting, cost accounting, and operational finance. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, leading close processes, supporting cost accounting and inventory analysis, and driving ERP and process improvements.

This role partners closely with Accounting, Operations, Sourcing, and Finance to deliver insights that improve profitability, efficiency, and decision-making. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or CPG environment, and brings a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA (or active candidacy) strongly preferred5-7+ years of progressive accounting and/or cost accounting experience

Experience in CPG, food manufacturing, or beverage highly preferred

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting

Cost accounting, inventory accounting, and variance analysis experience

ERP experience required (Net Suite preferred)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to lead initiatives and influence change

Accountability # 1 – Financial Reporting & General Accounting – (40%):

Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements

Manage fixed assets, depreciation, and capital project tracking

Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842

Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements

Coordinate with external auditors and support audit requests

Accountability # 2 – Cost Accounting and Inventory Management – (30%):

Maintain standard costing models and analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead)
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to understand cost drivers and improve margins

Monitor inventory valuation, reserves, and cycle count processes

Analyze production performance, yields, and cost trends

Support product costing, pricing analysis, and margin improvement initiatives

Accountability # 3 – ERP Systems & Process Improvement – (15%)Support and optimize ERP system functionality (Net Suite preferred)
Lead or participate in ERP enhancements, implementations, and reporting improvements

Drive automation and process efficiencies across accounting and cost accounting functions

Develop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics

Accountability # 4 – Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration -(10%):

Mentor and support development of staff accountants or analysts

Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, Sales, Sourcing, Finance) to support business decisions

Communicate financial results and insights clearly to stakeholders

Accountability # 5 – Professional Development & Best Practices -(5%):

Stay current with accounting standards, cost accounting practices, and industry trends

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration

Accountability # 6 – Physical Demands:

Regularly required to sit, communicate, and use hands for computer work Occasional standing, walking, bending, or lifting (10–25 lbs.)Reasonable accommodations available as needed

Occasional travel for team meetings or industry events

Core Competencies:

Advanced analytical & problem solving skills

Strong financial & cost accounting expertise

Process improvement and systems mindset

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

High attention to detail and accuracy

Leadership and mentoring capability

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA (or active candidacy) strongly preferred5-7+ years of progressive accounting and/or cost accounting experience

Experience in CPG, food manufacturing, or beverage highly preferred

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting

Cost accounting, inventory accounting, and variance analysis experience

ERP experience required (Net Suite preferred)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to lead initiatives and influence change
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