Inventory Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant – Direct Hire

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Schedule: Monday–Friday | On-Site

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Industry: Retail

Join a Stable & Growing Retail Company

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our finance and accounting team in Los Angeles. This is a direct-hire opportunity with a stable, established company offering a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and additional employee perks.

The Cost Accountant will play an important role in supporting inventory accounting, product costing, COGS, gross margin analysis, reconciliations, and month-end close. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking for long-term stability and career growth within a successful retail organization.

What You'll Do

• Manage and analyze inventory and product cost accounting.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Analyze COGS, gross margins, product costs, and inventory movements.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger.
• Analyze purchase price, freight, duties, and other costs impacting product margins.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Assist with inventory counts, cycle counts, and related adjustments.
• Prepare financial reports and management analysis.
• Partner with purchasing, merchandising, operations, and finance teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
• Perform ad hoc financial and cost analysis as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably within retail, consumer products, distribution, or another inventory-focused environment.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience with inventory accounting and COGS.
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to accuracy.

Why Join Us?

• Direct-hire, permanent position
• Stable and established company
• Monday–Friday schedule
• On-site position in Los Angeles
• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package
• Additional employee perks
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing retail organization

If you're an accounting professional with strong inventory and cost accounting experience and are looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a company that values its employees, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.