Posted August 13, 2026
Senior Cost Accountant
Addison Group
Alameda, CA, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Job: Senior Cost Accountant
Location: Alameda, CA
Onsite: 5x onsite per week
Hourly Pay: $45-$50 / hour, depending on experience
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Our East Bay based client is looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to assist with a project for the next 3-4 months. This is a contract role with the possibility to extend, depending on the needs of the team. This role will require the candidate to work onsite in Alameda, CA 5 times per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with month/quarter/year-end accounting close processes.
- Handle reconciliations, journal entry preparation, flux analysis, and financial statement support.
- Participate in audit preparation and support activities.
- Support cost specific accounting responsibilities including:
- Inventory variance analysis, E&O reserves, scrap analysis, and COGS reporting.
- Cross-functional work with the supply chain team & others to meet tight deadlines.
- Physical inventory counts, as needed.
Requirements:
- Degree with accounting or finance specialization or 5+ years of direct cost accounting experience required.
- Experience with cost accounting in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Experience working in a larger ERP system (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and strong Excel.
- Must be able to work independently.
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