Cost Accountant, Ventura

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Ventura County, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent opportunity. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who brings strong experience in inventory valuation, product costing, and manufacturing finance within a fast-paced environment. The position will play a key part in maintaining accurate cost data, supporting financial analysis, and helping the business make informed operational decisions using ERP systems.Responsibilities:• Manage product and inventory costing activities, ensuring financial records accurately reflect manufacturing and inventory transactions. • Review standard costs and analyze variances to identify trends, operational issues, and opportunities for improved cost control. • Partner with accounting and operations teams to support month-end close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and production reporting.• Prepare cost analysis and reporting that supports budgeting, forecasting, and business performance reviews. • Maintain and validate inventory-related data within ERP and MS Excel to support reliable financial reporting. • Reconcile inventory balances and investigate discrepancies across systems, production records, and general ledger accounts.• Support process improvements involving cost accounting workflows, including system-related updates or reporting enhancements when needed. • Use advanced Excel tools to organize financial data, perform analysis, and present findings to stakeholders clearly and accurately. • Experience in cost accounting, including inventory accounting and manufacturing-related financial analysis.• Hands-on knowledge of standard costing methods and variance analysis in a production environment. • Proficiency with large ERP in an accounting or finance capacity. • Strong Excel skills, with the ability to build reports, analyze large datasets, and support decision-making. • Understanding of inventory controls, reconciliations, and cost of goods sold reporting.• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.