Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Cost Accountant is responsible for analyzing, recording, and controlling costs associated with business operations to support effective financial planning and decision-making. This role focuses on maintaining accurate cost records, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring cost efficiency across production, inventory, and budgeting processes. The Cost Accountant partners closely with Finance, Operations, and Management teams to optimize profitability and support strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, analyze, and report cost data to determine product and service profitability.

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts to support financial planning.

• Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions, ensuring accurate valuation of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

• Conduct variance analysis between actual and standard costs to identify inefficiencies or improvement opportunities.

• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, documentation, and procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy.

• Collaborate with operations and production teams to analyze labor, materials, and overhead costs.

• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes related to cost accounting and inventory valuation.

• Prepare management reports highlighting cost trends, production margins, and key performance indicators.

• Support audits by providing detailed cost analyses and documentation.

• Recommend cost-saving initiatives and process improvements to enhance overall operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or financial analysis.

• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, GAAP, and inventory management.

• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work cross-functionally.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™

Job Tags

Work at office, Flexible hours,

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