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Description We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in Santa Rosa, California. In this role, you will play a key part in managing product cost bases, ensuring accurate inventory valuation, and supporting financial processes within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This position requires strong analytical skills, familiarity with absorption costing techniques, and a proven ability to contribute to month-end close processes, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end closing activities and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Update and investigate standard costs to maintain precise cost records.

• Analyze manufacturing variances and provide actionable insights to improve operational efficiency.

• Monitor inventory levels and participate in physical inventory counts to ensure records align with actual stock.

• Perform sales and margin analysis along with other financial evaluations to support decision-making.

• Maintain detailed documentation to ensure compliance with audit requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley standards.

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to address compliance and operational needs.

• Support the development and submission of operating plans, budgets, and monthly forecasts.

• Collect and analyze data related to costs of business activities, including material purchases, inventory, and labor.

• Ensure accurate classification of expenses in adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency with accounting systems such as SAP or OneStream is highly desirable.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

• Familiarity with inventory accounting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools.

• Demonstrated commitment to ethical practices and compliance standards.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while contributing to team goals.

For immediate consideration, please call Amanda Howell at 707-578-3355.

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