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Cost Accounting Manager
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial GasesManager of Cost Accounting leading financial reporting processes at Nikkiso. Focusing on revenue recognition, month-end closes, and providing financial insights for decision-making.
Posted 7/29/2026full-timeSanta Ana • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in cost accounting, revenue recognition, and financial analysis, with a strong focus on project-based environments. Proficient in financial modeling and compliance with accounting standards, ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective budgeting.
Highest-signal resume keywords
POC / ASC 606 Revenue RecognitionCost AccountingFinancial ModelingERP Experience (SAP, Oracle)Advanced Excel Skills
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Hard Skills
Cost AccountingRevenue RecognitionVariance AnalysisFinancial Statement PreparationBudgetingForecastingFinancial AnalysisAccrualsAccount ReconciliationMargin Analysis
Tools & Technologies
ERP (SAP, Oracle)Excel
Industry Keywords
Project-Based EnvironmentsContract ManagementFinancial ModelsCompliance with Accounting StandardsAudit Processes
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPOracle
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead month-end close activities related to cost accounting
- Manage balance sheet integrity, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
- Lead revenue recognition processes including Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting
- Monitor and analyze project financials, including cost-to-complete and margin analysis
- Manage contract-related accounts like unbilled revenue and deferred revenue
- Partner with project managers for accurate cost tracking and revenue recognition
- Drive cost accounting activities including standard cost updates and variance analysis
- Prepare and review financial statements and management reports
- Support budgeting and forecasting for project-level and company-wide planning
- Develop and maintain financial models for revenue, cost, and cash flow projections
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards related to revenue recognition
- Support audit processes including revenue recognition documentation
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7+ years of accounting/finance experience
- Strong experience with POC / ASC 606 revenue recognition
- Experience in project-based or long-term contract environments
- Solid understanding of cost accounting and margin analysis
- ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Annual bonus structure