Cost Accountant

Job Title: Cost Accountant

Position Overview

The Cost Accountant plays a key role in supporting manufacturing and operations teams by managing product cost data, analyzing operational performance, and ensuring accurate financial reporting tied to production activity. This role partners closely with production, procurement, and finance to maintain cost integrity, improve margin visibility, and support data‑driven operational decisions.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment, enjoys working cross‑functionally, and has strong experience connecting labor, materials, and production data to financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update product cost structures, including materials, labor, and overhead components, to ensure accurate and timely cost data
• Manage and review Bills of Material (BOMs), validating inputs against current production processes and material usage
• Support regular cost and margin reporting, providing insights into product performance, cost drivers, and operational efficiency
• Partner with procurement and materials teams to review, confirm, and update material pricing and usage assumptions
• Collaborate with production teams to understand labor inputs and incorporate accurate labor costs into product cost models
• Assist in compiling production‑related financial reports, including routine profit and loss (P&L) summaries for operational leadership
• Analyze variances in costs, yields, and margins, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Contribute to the development and refinement of costing and reporting processes, including support for upcoming ERP implementation activities
• Ensure cost and operational data is accurate, well‑documented, and aligned across systems and reports

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong foundation in product costing and operational finance within a production or manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience working with Bills of Material (BOMs) and cost structures
• Proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite for data analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with production or manufacturing ERP systems; experience with Produce Pro, SBT, or similar systems is preferred
• Exposure to labor management or production analytics tools (e.g., Redzone or comparable platforms)
• Ability to work collaboratively with production, operations, procurement, and finance teams
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with close attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Experience supporting cost, margin, or operational reporting in a production‑focused environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage detailed data while maintaining accuracy and consistency
• Process‑oriented mindset with an interest in continuous improvement

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™