Cost Accountant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Sylmar, California

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$90,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, County Ordinances, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Inventory Costs, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Costing, Product Support, Profit & Loss, SAP, Standard Costing, State Laws and Regulations, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Sylmar, California
POSTED
Today

Cost Accountant

Growing global manufacturing organization seeking a Cost Accountant to support product costing, financial analysis, and pricing initiatives. This role is ideal for an analytical professional who enjoys working with data, partnering across departments, and driving informed business decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze product costs, margins, and profitability
  • Maintain and support standard costing processes
  • Prepare financial and operational reports
  • Review inventory and manufacturing cost data
  • Identify trends and recommend process improvements
  • Present findings to management and business partners

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3+ years cost accounting experience
  • Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced Excel proficiency
  • Experience with MRP or ERP systems (preferably SAP)
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Details

  • Temp-to-Hire (Approximately 3 months before conversion)
  • Excellent benefits upon conversion
  • Full-time, Monday-Friday
  • On-site position
  • Pay: $80,000-$90,000/year

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

About the Company

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Ledgent Finance & Accounting