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Cost Accountant Manufacturing Motorcar Parts of America

80K–85K
Partially · Los Angeles, California
Posted August 2, 2026
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Overview

We seek a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to lead standard costing inventory valuation and variance analysis within a fast-paced discrete manufacturing setting. This role drives financial close processes ensures U.S. GAAP compliance supports SOX audits and collaborates cross-functionally to enhance financial clarity. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and possesses deep technical expertise.

What You'll Do5

  • 1Lead month/quarter close processes and validate perpetual inventory accuracy
  • 2Maintain standard costs execute cost rollups and manage Bills of Material routing
  • 3Analyze manufacturing variances including purchase price labor scrap and volume
  • 4Ensure U.S. GAAP ASC 330 compliance manage inventory reserves and support SOX audits
  • 5Partner with Operations Engineering and Purchasing to explain complex financial concepts

Requirements5

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 2Bachelor`s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3Experience with manufacturing ERP systems QAD Enterprise Edition preferred
  • 4Advanced Excel proficiency PivotTables Power Query XLOOKUP and complex financial modeling
  • 5Experience writing Excel VBA macros

Salary Insight

$80 - $85k per year

Location

Typepartially
LocationLos Angeles, California

Required Skills

Cost AccountingInventory AccountingU.S. GAAP (ASC 330)Standard CostingVariance AnalysisBOM ManagementERP Systems (QAD Enterprise Edition)Advanced ExcelFinancial ModelingExcel VBA/macros
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