Job Description
Job DescriptionCost Accountant – Manufacturing / Transportation Equipment
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Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 per year
A bit about us:
Founded nearly 110 years ago and based in Southern California, with additional locations across the United States, we are a long-standing leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of commercial transportation equipment. We operate in a highly stable, asset-driven environment with a strong emphasis on internal collaboration, long-term relationships, and practical decision-making. Our culture values experience, follow-through, and leadership through mentorship rather than hierarchy.
Why join us?
- Competitive Compensation
- Stable, Established Company with Long-Term Growth
- Hands-On Accounting Exposure: Manufacturing, inventory, and tax compliance
- Great Health, Dental, Vision benefits, and more!
Job Details
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Support cost accounting activities related to manufacturing and inventory
- Assist with tracking, reconciling, and analyzing inventory and COGS
- Prepare and support tax payments, filings, and compliance reporting (sales & use tax, property tax, etc.)
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Perform general ledger reconciliations and journal entries
- Monitor cost variances and assist with basic cost analysis
- Support internal controls, documentation, and compliance requirements
- Collaborate with operations and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
You should have most of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or cost accounting environments
- Experience or strong exposure to tax payments, filings, and compliance oversight
- Background or interest in inventory accounting and cost structures
- Ability to perform reconciliations, accruals, and basic financial analysis
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow established processes
- Comfortable working on-site in a collaborative accounting team
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Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.\r\n\r\nFounded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).\r\n\r\nReady to find a good job? Create your profile today at Jobot.com.