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Accounting Manager - Cost

United States, El Segundo Employment contract 110000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 19, 2026
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We are a rapidly growing, manufacturing company dedicated to producing high-quality products that serve a global market in the Aerospace and Defense industries. Backed by substantial investment and a strong growth trajectory, we are expanding our operations and building out a world-class finance and accounting department. We operate in a fast-paced, production-driven environment where team members have a direct impact on how the company scales.

Job Responsibility

  • Responsible for general cost accounting transactions and activity
  • Support the month-end close, ensuring accurate inventory reconciliations and manufacturing-related accruals
  • Conduct gross margin analysis and provide key insights into cost drivers and fluctuations to company leadership
  • Perform comprehensive flux analysis across inventory, COGS, and overall production activity
  • Review and validate Bills of Materials to ensure accurate and reliable product costing
  • Operate as a trusted partner with key personnel – Operations, Production, Supply Chain, etc. to ensure accurate inventory
  • Perform cycle counts and physical inventory tracking

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 2+ years of cost accounting or inventory accounting experience within a manufacturing or production environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a strong understanding of transactional accounting and standard costing systems

What we offer

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
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