Cost Accountant, Lead

Lead Cost AccountantWe have a rewarding opportunity for a Lead Cost Accountant join our team in Santa Clarita, CA!As our Lead Cost Accountant, you are responsible for accurate and timely accounting transactions and operations, account reconciliation and reporting. This position reports to the Cost Accounting Manager and works in collaboration with all accounting departments to provide accurate monthly financials, account reconciliations, detailed reporting and analysis to support business needs for executive management of the company. You will be a major contributor to a timely month-end close as well as all functional accounting transactional activities, such as inventory and cost accounting functions, and ad-hoc reporting.

You will be an essential part of the accounting team and will need to integrate well with other departmental leaders to execute the business strategy and ensure operational and financial excellence.Location: Santa Clarita, CA - Hybrid / RemoteWe Take Care of Our PeoplePaid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive CultureSalary Range: $ 98,900.00 - $130,000.00 per year plus bonus. Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.Your Challenge:Perform month-end closing duties and general ledger account reconciliations related to inventory, prepaid assets, and warranties.Prepare a monthly excess and obsolete inventory reserve analysis/journal entryPrepare and post inventory accruals for Percentage of Completion (POC) projects.Analyze inventory to determine trends and possible inventory issues and opportunities.Analyze purchase price and production variancesAnalyze and report on manufacturing cost center spending variances to budget and forecastCollaborate with Purchasing to update and review the standard material costs for inventoryCalculate and analyze standard labor, activity, and overhead ratesAnalyze and report on manufacturing inventory cycle count performanceAssist with month-end and quarter-end reporting to CorporateAssist in preparation of timely customer progress billings related to actual project cost incurredAssist in Government compliance audits and reportingGeneral accounting and finance tasks as requiredAid in various internal/external audits including Sarbanes-Oxley controls testingAd Hoc reporting and analysisWhat You Bring:5+ years of progressively responsible cost accounting and financial analysis or similar business experienceBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment with a thorough understanding of general and cost accounting principles and practicesExperience working with standard costing within a project-based system preferredStrong analytical skills; problem solving skills that respond quickly and effectively to operational issuesAbility to analyze and extract data to set direction and make business recommendations and decisionsAbility to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentAbility to effectively interact with cross functional departments and employees at all levelsAbility to manage multiple tasks through prioritization of workload with strong attention to detail, accuracy and high efficiencyDemonstrable ability to effectively envision, develop, and implement new processes and tools to solve complex financial reporting and operational business issuesProficient in the use of SAP would be a plusMust be able to work with Excel/Word and PowerPoint at an advanced levelExperience in technology/manufacturing industry a strong plusExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills