Cost Accounting Analyst

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El Segundo, CA
Hybrid
100K-115K Annually
Financial Services
The Role
About the Role:
Our client, a leading manufacturer in the industrial sector, is seeking a Cost Accounting Analyst to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoys analyzing financial data to drive operational efficiency and profitability.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in tracking production costs, analyzing variances, supporting month-end close, and partnering with operations to improve cost control and visibility. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities
Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead.
Monitor manufacturing variances and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate reporting.
Prepare and review monthly inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) reconciliations.
Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account analysis.
Collaborate with production and operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Assist in developing and maintaining cost models and financial forecasts.
Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis for management to support strategic decision-making.
Participate in annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
2–4 years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance.
Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) preferred.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays to support work-life balance.
Wellness Program: Employee wellness initiatives and health incentive programs.
Career Growth: Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and internal promotion paths.
Financial Protection: Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage fully paid by the company.
Employee Perks: On-site fitness facilities, employee discounts, and appreciation events throughout the year.

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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
997 Employees
Year Founded: 1953

What We Do

GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm that specializes in nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Previous recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Employee Champion For Life Work Harmony Award and named a “Best Places to Work” by the Los Angeles Business Journal eight times since 2008, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future.

GHJ works as a business advocate for its clients — providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for growth. Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms across major cities throughout the U.S. and the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to better serve its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 158 countries across the globe and over 775 offices worldwide.

Also ranked as a top-20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, GHJ has 15 partners and more than 160 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. GHJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).

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