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Cost Analyst 819436

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Posted: 01/09/2025 Job Category: Accounting and Finance Job Number: 819436

Job Description

Helpmates is looking for a Cost Analyst to assist management with cost analysis for decision-making. The role involves comparing actual vs. standard costs and reporting on inventory, production, and other costs.
Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000/year
Employment Type: Direct Hire

Duties/Key Responsibilities:
  • Analyze ERP production and financial data.
  • Determine standard costs and investigate variances.
  • Prepare periodic and ad-hoc reports.
  • Support management in cost-related decisions (e.g., pricing, investments).
  • Establish and monitor manufacturing standards for productivity and efficiency.
  • Report variances between manufacturing standards and actual performance.
  • Evaluate cost impacts of process or method changes.
  • Estimate costs for existing and new products.
  • Forecast and analyze labor, inventory, and process costs.
  • Recommend cost-saving and profitability improvements.
  • Update product cost estimates based on changes in materials or processes.
  • Assist in the annual budgeting process with cost and efficiency estimates.
  • Propose and justify customer price adjustments to maintain profitability.
  • Address and maintain email communications.
  • Report food safety and quality concerns to appropriate personnel.

Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience in data, operational, and financial analysis.
  • Knowledge of accounting processes and ERP systems.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.
  • Solid business acumen with great attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience as a cost analyst, programmer, or similar role is a plus.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented Cost Analyst to join our team in Santa Fe Springs. If you have the skills and experience required, apply today!

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