Sr Cost Accountant

Job Title: Senior Cost Accountant Job Description We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support precision manufacturing operations. This individual will serve as a key finance partner to operations, providing deep cost analysis, inventory oversight, and financial insights that drive data-driven decision-making across the business. This is a highly technical role requiring strong expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, ERP systems, and data analysis. Responsibilities • Provide deep cost analysis and inventory oversight. • Interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable operational insights. • Support financial planning, forecasting, and month-end close processes. • Manage inventory and cost flow, including reconciliation and cost analysis. • Contribute to production costing and bill of materials (BOM) management. Essential Skills • Expertise in manufacturing cost accounting and ERP systems. • Advanced skills in Excel and data analysis. • Experience in inventory and cost flow management. • Strong knowledge of BOM and production cost structure. • Financial planning and analysis capabilities. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required. • CPA, CMA, or advanced certification preferred but not required. • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools. • Familiarity with weighted average costing (WAC). • Exposure to legacy ERP systems such as AS400. Work Environment This role offers a strategic, operations-facing opportunity within a complex manufacturing environment. You will gain exposure to high-level decision-making and be part of a team where your work directly drives business performance. The environment encourages intellectual curiosity, proactive learning, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. The work setting is dynamic and involves adapting to evolving systems and processes. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $42.78 - $52.88/hr. Requirements Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.