Senior Cost Accountant

Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

4–6 years of progressive experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, or manufacturing accounting; candidates withadditionalexperience are encouraged to apply

Deep understanding of inventory flows, standard costing, PPV, absorption, WIP accounting, and COGS recognition in an ERP environment

Demonstratedexperience independently owning multiple cost accounting workstreams and resolving complex accounting and operational issues with limited oversight

Demonstratedexperience preparing and owning journal entries, account reconciliations, and close workpapers independently

Demonstratedability to define and improve cost accounting processes, controls, methodologies, and best practices

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, structured reconciliation models)

Strong analytical judgment with the ability toidentifyroot causes, evaluate accounting and operational implications, and develop scalable solutions

Demonstratedability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead issue resolution without direct authority

Comfortable operating with significant autonomy in a fast-paced environment with evolving processes and imperfect data

Experience in manufacturing, hardware, aerospace, or complex operational environments

Experience serving as a cost accounting subject-matter expert within a complex manufacturing organization

Exposure to ERP environments requiring manual accounting intervention or workarounds

Experience owning cost accounting close activities and multiple inventory and cost accounting workstreams end-to-end in a manual or semi-manual environment

Advanced working knowledge of PPV, absorption, WIP accounting, inventory valuation, landed cost, and standard cost systems

Demonstratedability to build and maintain scalable, audit-ready reconciliation packages and control frameworks with minimal oversight

Experience defining cost accounting processes, documentation, controls, and workflow standards

Experience leading Finance requirements, testing, and validation for ERP or cost accounting process enhancements

Experience mentoring peers orprovidingtechnical guidance across Finance and operational teams

Oracle Fusion experience preferred

Hybrid schedule: four days onsite and one day remote

Primarily office-based with regular ERP and Excel-based work

Regular collaboration with team members and cross-functional teams

Occasional presence in manufacturing or warehouse areas to support inventory counts and process reviews

Fast-paced, high-growth environment requiring attention to detail and consistent execution under deadline

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at level S05 as evaluated through our interview process.

S05 / Senior Cost Accountant: $109,240- $150,210

What We Offer:

Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.

Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.

Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.

Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.

Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. EEO Poster

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected. E-Verify: Right to Work Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees. Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish) Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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