Lead Cost Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Execute month-end closing responsibilities and reconcile general ledger accounts related to inventory, prepaid assets, and warranties.

• Conduct a monthly analysis and journal entry for excess and obsolete inventory reserves.

• Prepare and record inventory accruals for Percentage of Completion (POC) projects.

• Evaluate inventory to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities.

• Assess purchase price and production variances.

• Analyze and report on variances in manufacturing cost center spending against budget and forecasts.

• Collaborate with the Purchasing department to update and review standard material costs for inventory.

• Calculate and analyze standard rates for labor, activity, and overhead.

• Analyze and report on the performance of manufacturing inventory cycle counts.

• Assist with month-end and quarter-end reporting for Corporate.

• Help prepare timely customer progress billings related to actual project costs incurred.

• Support Government compliance audits and reporting efforts.

• Carry out general accounting and finance tasks as needed.

• Assist in various internal and external audits, including testing of Sarbanes-Oxley controls.

• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses.

• Report to the Cost Accounting Manager and work collaboratively with accounting departments and departmental leaders to ensure precise monthly financials, business strategy, and operational and financial excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of progressively responsible experience in cost accounting and financial analysis or a related business field.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant discipline.

• Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing setting, with a solid understanding of general and cost accounting principles and practices.

• Preferred experience working with standard costing in a project-based system.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities that respond swiftly and effectively to operational challenges.

• Capability to analyze and extract data to guide decision-making and business recommendations.

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Proficient in interacting with cross-functional departments and employees at all levels.

• Competence in managing multiple tasks through prioritizing workload with a keen attention to detail, accuracy, and high efficiency.

• Proven ability to envision, develop, and implement new processes and tools to address complex financial reporting and operational business challenges.

• Proficiency in SAP is a plus.

• Must possess advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Experience in the technology or manufacturing industry is highly advantageous.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

• This position may involve exposure to export-controlled information and is subject to additional security screening.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing

• Health and Wellness Benefits

• Learning and Development Opportunities

• Referral Program

• Competitive Pay

• Recognition

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

• Bonus