Cost Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused team in Ventura, California. This position plays a key role in strengthening cost visibility, supporting accurate financial reporting, and delivering analysis that helps guide operational and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance review, along with the ability to work effectively across departments.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare recurring monthly financial and cost reports, highlighting patterns, risks, and meaningful recommendations for business leaders.
• Analyze manufacturing performance by reviewing material, labor, and overhead results and investigating variances against established standards.
• Develop and maintain cost of goods sold analysis to improve financial accuracy and provide insight into production economics.
• Review and update product cost structures for current inventory as well as newly introduced items to ensure reliable valuation.
• Support external audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping maintain compliance with reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with operational and leadership teams on special financial analyses, planning efforts, and strategic decision support.
• Maintain standard cost accounting records within business systems and help ensure data integrity across costing-related transactions.
• Use tools such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, and advanced Excel to perform analysis and manage reporting needs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, including material, labor, and overhead accounting.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and explain cost variances and inventory-related financial impacts.
• Experience preparing monthly cost reports and translating financial results into practical business insights.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with Navision and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP platforms.