Cost Accountant
CFS
San Bernardino, CA
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Salary Range: $80,000–$110,000
Cost Accountant Overview
Our client is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for aerospace and industrial markets. They are seeking a Cost Accountant to join their finance team in Rancho Cucamonga. This role will play a key part in supporting manufacturing operations through detailed cost analysis, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and enjoy partnering cross‑functionally to drive accurate financial insight and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities for Cost Accountant
- Perform cost accounting activities including standard cost development, variance analysis, and cost roll‑ups
- Analyze manufacturing costs related to labor, materials, overhead, and inventory
- Partner with operations and engineering to support costing accuracy and efficiency improvements
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual standard cost updates
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and SOX requirements
- Assist with month‑end close activities and audit support as needed
- Identify opportunities to improve cost visibility, reporting accuracy, and financial processes
Qualifications for Cost Accountant
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance
- Working knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems strongly preferred
- Ability to work onsite and collaborate cross‑functionally
MaxSalary: USD110000
MinSalary: USD80000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.