Senior Cost Accoutnant

Ready to turn your accounting expertise into a competitive advantage for a world-class manufacturing operation? This Jobot Job is hosted by: Giulia Saier Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing company that develops highly engineered products supporting some of the world's most innovative technologies. With a collaborative, fast-paced culture and a focus on continuous improvement, they offer employees the opportunity to work on complex projects while partnering across finance, operations, engineering, and manufacturing. As the organization continues to expand, they are seeking a Senior Project Accountant to help drive financial accuracy, operational insights, and process improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Why join us? Work on challenging, high-impact manufacturing programs Collaborate directly with operations and leadership teams Influence process improvements instead of just maintaining them Gain exposure to project accounting, cost accounting, and complex revenue recognition Join a growing organization that values initiative and continuous learning Excellent benefits and long-term career advancement opportunities Job Details We're looking for a Senior Cost Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys connecting the numbers to the bigger picture. In this role, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate project accounting, maintain inventory integrity, support revenue recognition, and drive continuous improvement across financial processes. What You'll Do Lead project accounting activities, including revenue and cost recognition Monitor and reconcile contract assets, liabilities, and customer backlog Manage inventory accounting and cost of sales reporting Support forecasting efforts through Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews Analyze customer contracts and apply ASC 606 accounting guidance Create and maintain project structures and charge codes within the ERP system Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations Develop and document accounting procedures to support compliance and internal controls Investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective actions Champion process improvements that increase efficiency and reporting accuracy What We're Looking For 5 years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment Strong ERP experience and proficiency with Excel Background in project accounting, inventory accounting, or revenue recognition Experience supporting operational teams with financial analysis and decision-making Excellent analytical skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem solving Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy