Cost Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Oxnard, California. This role is responsible for strengthening cost accounting practices, supporting accurate financial reporting, and helping maintain compliance within a manufacturing environment. The position also contributes to inventory and margin analysis, close activities, and ongoing process enhancements that improve operational and financial performance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities related to inventory, cost of sales, and revenue reporting, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Review product costing, standard costs, and manufacturing-related financial data to ensure accuracy and alignment with company policies and applicable accounting guidance.

• Prepare and interpret gross margin and variance analyses to identify trends, explain performance results, and support business decisions.

• Coordinate physical inventory reviews and audit support activities while helping maintain reliable inventory records and strong internal controls.

• Provide guidance and day-to-day oversight to cost accounting and estimating staff, supporting development in technical and government cost accounting practices.

• Partner with cross-functional teams in finance and operations to improve costing methods, reporting quality, and overall efficiency.

• Support internal and external audit requests by supplying documentation, explaining accounting treatment, and helping address compliance requirements.

• Use Oracle and advanced Excel tools to analyze financial information, maintain reporting accuracy, and streamline recurring accounting processes.Senior

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in cost accounting, including work within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting settings is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, standard costing, inventory accounting, and gross margin analysis.
• Experience leading close activities and preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Proficiency with Oracle and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, compliance-focused accounting practices, and audit support.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with careful attention to detail.

Compensation

$115,000.00-$145,000.00 Yearly

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