Cost Accountant

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Salary Range: $80,000–$110,000

Cost Accountant Overview

Our client is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for aerospace and industrial markets. They are seeking a Cost Accountant to join their finance team in Rancho Cucamonga. This role will play a key part in supporting manufacturing operations through detailed cost analysis, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and enjoy partnering cross‑functionally to drive accurate financial insight and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities for Cost Accountant

• Perform cost accounting activities including standard cost development, variance analysis, and cost roll‑ups


• Analyze manufacturing costs related to labor, materials, overhead, and inventory


• Partner with operations and engineering to support costing accuracy and efficiency improvements


• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports


• Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual standard cost updates


• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and SOX requirements


• Assist with month‑end close activities and audit support as needed


• Identify opportunities to improve cost visibility, reporting accuracy, and financial processes

Qualifications for Cost Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


• 2+ years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance


• Working knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting


• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred


• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail


• Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems strongly preferred


• Ability to work onsite and collaborate cross‑functionally

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