Sr Cost Accountant

Description Seeking an an experienced Cost Accountant in manufacturing to support its 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. The ideal candidate will go beyond transactional reporting and be able to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable operational insights. Top Skills Required • Cost accounting • Manufacturing Finance • ERP (Experience supporting ERP upgrades or system optimization initiatives) • Excel • Inventory accounting • Cost Flow management • Forecasting • Financial planning & analysis • Production Costing • BOM (Bill of Materials) • Prior exposure to aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing industries Additional Skills & Desired Qualifications • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools will be used to enhance reporting by transforming ERP and Excel-driven data into dashboards that support operational decision-making. • Familiarity with weighted average costing (WAC) will allow the candidate to quickly adapt to inventory valuation methodology and improve accuracy in cost analysis and reporting. • Exposure to legacy ERP systems (e.g., AS400/MAPICS) will be beneficial in navigating system limitations and identifying data inconsistencies more efficiently. • Experience working in complex, multi-stage manufacturing environments (long production cycles, inventory-intensive operations) is highly desirable • Experience in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma exposure a plus) Education / Certifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required • CPA, CMA, or advanced certification is preferred but not required Experience Level Intermediate Level 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 Jun 22, 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® double diamond 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. 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