Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Cost Accounting Manager in Mission Viejo, California. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in our accounting team, focusing on handling customer applications, maintaining customer records, and resolving customer inquiries. This role also involves monitoring customer accounts and implementing necessary actions.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular reviews and analyses of monthly reports on material, labor, and overhead efficiency

• Develop and maintain financial cost reports for standard and gross margin analyses

• Ensure the accuracy of biweekly and monthly payrolls for processing

• Translate data into meaningful statistics to provide qualitative analysis and process improvements

• Manage cost information effectively to enhance profitability

• Create detailed reports on product costing, cost variance analysis, direct and indirect costs, variable and fixed costs, and operating costs

• Collaborate with cross-function teams to predict and improve the cost of production

• Analyze reports and tools to identify cost exceptions

• Forecast cost-related changes and risks and recommend cost-effective solutions

• Build databases and use accounting software systems such as Epicor and ADP for financial services

Skills:

• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems, ADP - Financial Services, Crystal Reports, Epicor

• Familiarity with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning

• Understanding of Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Auditing, Budget Processes, Cost Accounting Requirements • Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Cost Accounting Manager role or similar position

• Proficient in using Accounting Software Systems

• Familiarity with ADP - Financial Services is necessary

• Experience with Crystal Reports is required

• Proficiency in Epicor software

• Knowledge of ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning is crucial

• Profound understanding of Accounting Functions

• Prior experience in handling Accounts Payable (AP)

• Proven experience in Auditing

• Familiarity with Budget Processes

• In-depth knowledge of Cost Accounting

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field is preferred

• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

• CPA certification is preferred.

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