Cost Accounting Manager jobs in California

Cost Accounting Manager ensures that costs for the company's products and services are allocated according to corporate procedures and in compliance financial accounting standards. Oversees the cost control systems, manages and interprets cost audits, and prepares cost accounting reports for presentation to top management. Being a Cost Accounting Manager gathers historical cost data (materials, labor, depreciation, operating expenses, etc.), to compare budgets with actual expenses. Manages the cost accounting staff to complete projects. Additionally, Cost Accounting Manager requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a Director. The Cost Accounting Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met, adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Cost Accounting Manager typically requires 5 years experience in a related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • Stellant Systems
  • Torrance, CA FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    Job Title: Cost Accounting Manager

    Job Location: Torrance, CA

    Salary: $100,000-$150,000/yr

    Stellant Systems currently has an opening for a Cost Accounting Manager at our Torrance, California location. In this position, you will assist the Director of Cost Accounting in providing support to our several manufacturing sites in areas relating to variance analysis, work order management, inventory, process improvement and several other cost related topics.

    Responsibilities

    • Adherence to the monthly, quarterly and yearly close process and timeline.
    • Reviewing/updating entries to the general ledger.
    • Account reconciliation and analysis related to inventory reconciliation and cost of goods sold accounts.
    • Ensuring the accuracy and reconciliation of the project cost ledger to the balance sheet, including the accuracy of materials, labor, other direct cost, and associated indirect cost.
    • Completing the Excess & Obsolete process on a quarterly basis.
    • Working with Operations and Engineering to ensure accuracy of BOM’s.
    • Compiling product costs, including direct labor, direct materials, and overheads.
    • Coordinating the physical inventory process, cycle count results, and inventory valuation, and ensuring required inventory reserves.
    • Working closely with Business Management, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Program Management, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to provide cost accounting support and resolve issues on cost and inventory.
    • Coordinating period-end close processes.
    • Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing actual manufacturing and production costs against forecast.
    • Providing analysis and reporting for labor productivity and manufacturing variances.
    • Developing tracking reports and analytics to help identify opportunities.
    • Development and monitoring of plant metrics
    • Streamlining processes and realizing efficiency gains
    • Supporting Supply Chain initiatives related to product costing
    • Assisting in the development and implementation of training programs.
    • Will require work on weekends during close and other projects.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
    • Minimum of 9 years of relevant work experience required with at least 4 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing company.
    • Experience with management information systems is required.
    • Strong Excel skills are required.
    • Understanding of robust internal controls is desired.
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
    • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes is highly desirable.
    • Understanding of Standard Costing and variances highly desirable.
    • Project costing in a government contracting environment and familiarity with government contract accounting compliance requirements (e.g. FAR, CAS) is strongly desired.

    Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

     

    To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).

  • 20 Days Ago

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • Jobot
  • Fresno, CA FULL_TIME
  • Management Opportunity with path to even more growth- great benefits and PTO and solid comp!!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Meagan GrossmanAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" but...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • soraalaser
  • Fremont, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: SLD Laser, a world leader in commercialization of gallium nitride (GaN) based laser light sources, was acquired by KYOCERA Corporation and has commenced operations as a wholly owned s...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • Sciton
  • Palo Alto, CA FULL_TIME
  • We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pr...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • Robert Half
  • Palo Alto, CA PER_DIEM
  • PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN FOR MORE DETAILSCOST ACCOUNTING MANAGERNewly created position for a Cost Accounting Manager to join a growing medical device company.the Cost Accounting Manager will be r...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Senior Manager of Cost Accounting
  • FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc
  • Santa Clara, CA OTHER
  • Overview Fujifilm Dimatix, Inc. strives to offer a healthy work environment that promotes individual responsibility and growth, a collaborative spirit, and an atmosphere that encourages learning, prof...
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Cost Accounting Manager
  • AGS
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Job Description Job Description Job Summary Hybrid position responsible for managing the cost accounting and fixed asset...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • UTS Systems, LLC
  • Fairfield, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Cost Accounting Manager – UTS Systems, LLC COMPANY OVERVIEW UTS Systems, LLC (www.uts-sy...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accounting Manager - Manufacturing
  • NorthPoint Search Group
  • Columbia, SC
  • Cost Accounting Manager - Manufacturing Duties include: Execute month-end close process for ERP inventory module and pre...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • Prinova
  • Itasca, IL
  • Job Description Job Description As a Cost Accounting Manager, you will play a critical role in our organization by overs...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • Thomas Edwards Group
  • Mesquite, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Cost Accounting Manager (9495) Our client in Mesquite is looking for a Cost Accounting M...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Princeton, NJ
  • Job Summary The Cost Accounting Manager will be a key member of the Accounting organization, managing accounting and fin...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • OSI Group
  • Geneva, IL
  • Responsible for determining and implementing cost accounting procedures and methods for all aspects of the Supply Chain....
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • Thomas Edwards Group
  • Mesquite, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Job Description - Our client in Mesquite is looking for a Cost Accounting Manager who wi...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Cost Accounting Manager jobs
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