Cost Accounting Assistant / Junior Cost Accountant
San Jose Temporary Junior Accounting
At a glance
Junior Accounting role at Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII. San Jose · temporary.
Pay not stated Accounting salary
RoleAccounting
SeniorityJunior
LocationSan Jose
EmploymentTemporary
PostedJul 7, 2026
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Enter manufacturing orders, material movements and labor hours, then check production logs against ERP records
- Help compare cycle counts with physical inventory and follow up on small discrepancies with the Cost Accountant
- Match purchase orders, receiving reports and invoices for factory expenses and raw material purchases
- Help build cost reports, scrap logs and variance spreadsheets in Excel, and keep cost and audit files organized
- Support audit preparation and update bill-of-materials records
What you bring
- You can use Excel confidently, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables and basic formulas
- You have zero to two years in administration, clerical work or accounts payable
- You bring strong organization and accuracy, and can coordinate with accounting, warehouse and production teams
Who this fits
This junior, temporary role suits a recent graduate or someone early in their accounting career who wants hands-on cost and inventory work. The position is based in San Jose or Sunnyvale.
From the employer
Cost Accounting Assistant
Location: San Jose/Sunnyvale (EPD II)
Business Unit: CESBG
Job Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Cost Accounting Assistant to support our Cost Accountant in managing day-to-day cost controlling, inventory tracking, and manufacturing data management. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in corporate finance and supply chain accounting within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Our company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Location: San Jose/Sunnyvale (EPD II)
Business Unit: CESBG
Job Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Cost Accounting Assistant to support our Cost Accountant in managing day-to-day cost controlling, inventory tracking, and manufacturing data management. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in corporate finance and supply chain accounting within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Data Entry & Verification: Assist in daily data entry for manufacturing orders, material movements, and labor hours. Verify the accuracy of production logs against ERP system records.
- Inventory Control Support: Help reconcile cycle count results and physical inventory audits. Track and investigate minor inventory discrepancies under the guidance of the Cost Accountant.
- Invoice & PO Matching: Perform three-way matching (Purchase order, Receiving Report, and Invoice) for manufacturing-related expenses and raw material purchases.
- Reporting Assistance: Assist in preparing weekly/monthly cost analysis reports, scrap logs, and variance spreadsheets using MS Excel.
- Administrative Support: Maintain organized digital archiving for cost records, Bill of Materials (BOM) updates, and audit documentation. Assist with internal and external audit preparations.
- Other responsibilities will be assigned as needed.
- Proficient in MS Excel – must be comfortable with VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and basic formulas.
- Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and effective at cross-functional collaboration. Able to work closely with Accounting, Warehouse, and Production teams to ensure efficient operations and accurate coordination.
- Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-pressure environment.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, or QuickBooks) is a plus.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred. Open to recent graduates with strong Excel skills.
- 0-2 years of experience in an administrative, clerical, or Accounts Payable (AP) role, ideally within a manufacturing, logistics, or distribution environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
- Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
- 401K with employer contribution.
- Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Our company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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