Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our Finance and Accounting team in Fresno, California. In this role, you will play a key part in managing and analyzing accounting processes related to inventory and fixed assets, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This position offers a hybrid work environment, requiring four days per week on-site at two production locations.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee inventory accounting processes, including setting up new items, making adjustments, reviewing cycle count variances, and supporting audits.
• Lead physical inventory counts at production facilities to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze cost of goods sold and manufacturing variances, including labor, material, and purchase price discrepancies, to align with forecasts and budgets.
• Maintain and manage standard costs for all inventory, from raw materials to finished products.
• Enhance internal controls related to inventory movements, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Provide costing information to the R& D department for new product development initiatives.
• Contribute to the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with financial statement preparation.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including tracking, depreciation schedules, and asset transfers or disposals.
• Support external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Develop and implement internal controls to protect company assets and streamline workflows.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on inventory accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, retail, distribution, or e-commerce.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, including standard cost accounting and cost analysis.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical abilities and business acumen, including P& L and forecasting expertise.
• Ability to work on-site 3–4 days per week in Fresno / Dinuba, California.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without restrictions.

If interested, please message Ross Wheeler on LinkedIn or text (559) 312-1064.