COST ACCOUNTANT

Roseville, CA 95747

Posted: 03/03/2023 Employment Type: DirectHire Industry: Accounting Job Number: 1627386 Pay Rate: $80000.00/year

Job Description

Cost Accountant needed for one of the leading semiconductor manufacturers in Northern California.

The Cost Accountant, will have a range of responsibilities involving product costing, gross margin analysis, and product-line profitability. This position is a bridge between the company s accounting, design engineering, and production teams and requires an individual who possesses a sound understanding of cost accounting, attention to detail, precise organizational and excellent communication skills. The appropriate candidate will be comfortable working with cross-functional teams within the organization and able to influence outcomes by being a proactive team contributor.

Key Duties:
  • Work closely with our sales, engineering, manufacturing engineering, and purchasing teams to establish and maintain accurate product costing.
  • Develop cost standards for materials, labor, and overhead.
  • Analyze cost of goods sold and product margins and report on key performance metrics.
  • Prepare reports on inventory usage, labor utilization rates, and overhead absorption.
  • Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances to understand root causes, propose correcting journal entries (when required), and identify areas for improvement.
  • Work with the Corporate Controller concerning month-end closing activities pertaining to inventory, work-in-process, and shipments.
  • Prepare monthly reconciliations of inventory (raw materials, WIP, and finished goods).
  • Prepare analyses supporting the company s inventory turnover and reserves.
  • Maintain the company s cost accounting practices and policies.
  • Work with all functional groups to improve adherence to sound accounting practices.

Key Skills:
  • Prior work experience, as a manufacturing cost accountant, is required to assume the duties of this role.
  • Prior experience with complex BOMs is highly desirable.
  • Experienced with MRP software systems.
  • Proficiency in Excel.
  • Collaborative approach, but comfortable working as a single contributor when necessary.
  • Precise documentation skills and the ability to formulate, propose, and implement recommendations for corrective actions.

Other Requirements:
  • B.S. Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
  • Minimum of 5 years of cost accounting/manufacturing experience.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Please email your resume to Maria Tolentino, Director of RCS Executive Search Division at mtolentino@rivercitystaffing.Com, or call us at (916) 485-1588.

Must be able to clear a thorough drug screening and criminal background check, provide a minimum of two supervisory references and proper documentation to verify eligibility to work in the USA. Other compliance factors may be involved, depending on position including COVID Vaccination/Boosters. River City Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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