Cost Analyst / Accountant - Manufacturing

JSG is hiring a Cost Accountant / Analyst for our client in Simi Valley, CA. Temp to hire Pay rate: $35-$45 Skills: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required 3-5 years of hands-on cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment Knowledge of GAAP is required Hands on experience in financial closings Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Well versed in analyzing vast data utilizing Microsoft Excel Proficiency with OneStream and Microsoft Navision is preferred Timely and accurate financial reporting and forecasting Performs month-end closing, forecasting, and reporting. Analyzes variance to budget and forecast. Performs daily review and reporting of inventory and labor activity Supports maintenance, review, and updates of standard costs Guides manufacturing in performing routine cycle counting activity and audits results Provides actionable analysis to identify and reduce Job Order Variances Makes assessments and recommendations based on review and analysis of variances to standards Leads quarterly slow or non-moving inventory (E&O) process Influences across multiple functional dimensions and communicates and educates management and staff level personnel on financial expectations; audits adherence to expectations Supports the business with analysis of profitability overall and by relevant business segments Resolves problems in an expeditious fashion Assist in annual budgeting process Support with ad-hoc projects and financial reporting. #LI- DR1 JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.