Job Description

Senior Cost Accountant

Location: Alhambra, CA (Onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire

Salary : $130-145/yr +15% bonus & RSUs

Benefits: Eligible for Health, dental, Vision

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing organization. This is a newly created role supporting the expansion of operations and increased production activity. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing and cost accounting experience, a hands-on approach, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This position will partner closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to support inventory accounting, cost analysis, month-end close, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, cost analysis, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Analyze manufacturing costs from raw materials through finished goods production
• Maintain and review Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and standard costs
• Support month-end and year-end close processes related to inventory and cost accounting
• Prepare and analyze Cost of Sales (COS) reporting and manufacturing variances
• Monitor inventory transactions, cycle counts, reserves, and inventory accuracy
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to improve costing processes and operational efficiencies
• Assist with SOX compliance, audit requests, and internal control documentation
• Support capital expenditure tracking and fixed asset reporting as needed
• Identify opportunities for automation, reporting enhancements, and process improvements
• Participate in ad hoc financial analysis and cross-functional projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong manufacturing and cost accounting exposure
• Experience with inventory accounting, BOMs, routings, and standard costing required
• Strong understanding of GAAP, inventory controls, and manufacturing accounting principles
• Experience supporting audits and SOX compliance initiatives
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems required
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments
• Flexible, hands-on mindset with the ability to adapt in a growing operational environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Public company experience
• Semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing industry experience
• International or multi-entity accounting exposure
• Experience with capex reporting and manufacturing operations scaling initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Equity/RSU potential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Career growth opportunities within a collaborative and innovative environment

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