Cost Accountant

The HORIBA Group, which consists of 47 companies in 28 countries and regions, provides analytical and measurement solutions throughout the world. Our business is evolving with our innovative analysis and measurement technologies in the three megatrend fields of Energy & Environment, Bio & Healthcare, and Materials & Semiconductor, which are essential to our lives. Our technologies are employed in various areas, including the utilization of hydrogen and other new energy sources, carbon dioxide capture, research & development and quality control in the pharmaceutical field, as well as the advancement of semiconductor manufacturing processes. We believe it is our mission to contribute to creating a sustainable society by offering optimal solutions for customers' needs.

With our corporate motto of "Joy and Fun" we have incorporated the desire to spend our days with more Joy and Fun into our company principle, in the spirit handed down since the company was founded. Around the world, there are approximately 8,900 HORIBARIANs (our term for HORIBA employees) who embody their own unique spirit of "Joy and Fun".

HORIBA Instruments Incorporated is looking for the ideal individual to join our team as Cost Accountant at our corporate headquarters in Irvine, CA.

Key Responsibilities include :

Cost Monitoring & Analysis

• Monitor, collect, update, analyze, summarize, and evaluate cost-related information.
• Develop and maintain cost models for pricing and profitability analysis.
• Conduct Work-in-Progress (WIP) Analysis to monitor and evaluate costs associated with unfinished goods, ensuring accurate allocation of labor, materials, and overhead to WIP inventory.
• Perform Purchase Price Variance (PPV) Analysis to assess and explain the differences between actual and standard purchase costs, identifying reasons for variances and recommending corrective actions.

Inventory & Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Management

Financial Close & Reporting

Process Improvement & Compliance

Additional Responsibilities

Key Qualifications and Competencies include :

Compensation Package :

HORIBA Instruments Incorporated offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401(k) plan with match; employee group dental, vision, life, and disability (short and long-term) paid for by the company; medical insurance, family dental and vision insurance, and supplemental life insurance available with reasonable employee contributions; employee assistance program; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; flexible spending accounts; and educational reimbursement and commuter benefit programs. Qualified candidates can expect to earn between $85k - $108K in this role, depending on experience.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application / hiring process, please email sandra.rojo@horiba.com or call (949) 344-0152 for assistance. HORIBA will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process. HORIBA is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO / Veteran Status / Disabilities