Sr. Cost Accountant

Robert Half is partnering with a leading manufacturer for the aerospace, defense, medical, dental, and high technology markets.

Location: On-Site, Chatsworth, CA

Job Summary

Ensure relevant corporate policy and internal controls / cost accounting roadmap are administered within the assigned business unit, and act as the site finance representative over inventory. Communicate results, analysis, and actions to a diverse and multi-functional management team. Assist in or lead month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Operations team by providing monthly results of Key Business Metrics
• Organize cost accounting functions prior to physical inventory (if required) and produces all applicable reports
• Maintain Adequate Inventory; Review inventory scrap and other adjustments
• Support Sales Team by developing manufacture cost estimates and by providing product line margin analysis
• Support company controller in directing budget and cost controls, financial analysis, and accounting procedures
• Contribute to the annual budget process and quarterly forecast process through preparation of necessary analysis & reporting
• Establish and maintain Budgeted and Actual Cost pools and allocations for the commercial business; Establish and maintain Labor and OH Rates
• Provide Periodic Revenue, Margin & Variance Analysis, and Ad-hoc product costing
• Perform the periodic settlements of projects and Production orders; Analyze open/closed work order variances and follow up as required
• Support Finance and Sarbanes-Oxley Audits as needed

Job Skills & Abilities

• Ability to collaborate and develop effective working relationships with internal and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently as well as within a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written
• Strong customer focus
• Thoughtful, timely, and disciplined follow-through on assignments
• Unwavering commitment to continuous improvement
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERPs)
• Demonstrated technical skills in account reconciliation, cost analysis and month-end close responsibilities, etc.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects successfully
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven skills in problem analysis and resolution
• Ability to work as required to meet deadlines

Education and Experience

• At least 2-3 years in similar position (preferably in manufacturing companies)
• Mid level excel user
• Understanding in use of ERPs
• Being able to explain a walk through cost roll (Bill of materials & Engineering routings)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 4 years’ work experience in cost accounting/business analysis/forecasting
• Experience working in accounting within the manufacturing industry required

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Pay + Bonus
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance