Cost Accountant

Therm-x of California is the leading manufacturer for Advanced Temperature and Control Systems for Hi-Technology industries. We have been in business for over 30 years and have a diverse customer base. We offer competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Cost Accountant brings hands-on experience in standard costing within Epicor Kinetic ERP, along with strong expertise in accounts payable and cash management. This role is essential in ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, timely supplier payments, and effective cash disbursement controls across multi-site and international manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will act as the financial subject matter expert for cost, accounts payable, and cash management modules within Epicor Kinetic, collaborating closely with Operations, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement, and the Parent Company to enhance cost efficiency, strengthen supplier relationships, and maintain financial accuracy. 

Responsibilities include:

Accounts Payable Processing & Controls

• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process within Epicor Kinetic, including invoice entry, three-way matching (PO–receipt–invoice), approval workflows, and posting.
• Review and approve AP postings to ensure proper coding to cost centers, GL accounts, and projects in accordance with company policy.
• Review and approve UPS/FedEx Freight billing, notifies purchasing for discrepancies and resolution with third parties.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, credit notes, and debit memos.

Supplier Relationship & Communication Management

• Build and maintain professional relationships with key suppliers to ensure smooth communication and continuity of supply.
• Track early payment discount opportunities (e.g., 2/10 Net 30) and escalate to management where beneficial.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, short payments, and pricing disputes in a timely manner, coordinating with Purchasing and Operations as needed.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date supplier master data in Epicor Kinetic, including payment terms, bank details, and tax information.
• Liaise with suppliers on W-9 / W-8 compliance and support year-end 1099 reporting.

 Cash Management & Pay Runs

• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs (check, ACH/EFT, and wire transfers) in coordination with Parent Company within Epicor Kinetic Accounts Payable.
• Initiate Intercompany bank transactions according to Company’s policies and procedures.
• Coordinate timely payments for CDTFA, utilities, insurance, vehicles registrations, tolls and other on-line payments.
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 Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations

• Review monthly bank and credit cards reconciliations for all company bank and credit cards accounts, ensuring timely identification and resolution of reconciling items.
• Ensure prompt investigation and clear outstanding deposits, outstanding checks, bank/credit card errors, and unrecorded transactions within agreed timelines.
• Review and approve posting of bank charges, interest income/expense, and other bank-originated transactions to the General Ledger.

Standard Cost Management & Maintenance

• Develop, maintain, and update standard costs for raw materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead in Epicor Kinetic.
• Perform annual and periodic standard cost roll-ups and revisions to reflect changes in material pricing, labor rates, and overhead allocation.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to validate material standard costs against vendor quotes and purchase orders.

 Epicor Kinetic System Administration & Optimization

• Serve as a functional expert and key user for cost-related modules in Epicor Kinetic including Part Costs, Job Costing, Cost Adjustment, Standard Cost Update, and Cost of Sales.
• Configure and maintain cost sets, cost groups, and rollup codes within Epicor Kinetic.
• Collaborate with IT and the Epicor system administrator to troubleshoot system issues and implement configuration improvements related to costing.

Financial Planning & Analysis Support

• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process by providing standard cost assumptions, overhead rate calculations, and absorption projections.
• Assist in product profitability analysis by customer, product line, and market segment.
• Provide cost input for new product development and engineering change orders (ECOs) by modeling the cost impact of proposed BOMs and routings.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure cost accounting policies and procedures are aligned to Parent Company, documented, maintained, and consistently applied.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate cost records and explanations.
• Maintain compliance with IFRS & GAAP inventory and cost accounting standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls over inventory and costing.

• Accounting Certifications a plus
• Extensive knowledge of current ERP systems
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and handle heavy workload
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ensure quality, accuracy and timeliness of work
• Common knowledge of industry concepts; adheres to various federal, state and local accounting or financial regulations; provides recommendation on compliance related matters

Education and/or Experience 

Technical Skills 

Knowledge & Competencies

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be in a stationary position; move within the facilities, constantly operate computer equipment, inspect surroundings and documentation, communicate with others, and transport office materials up to 20 pounds.