Associate Cost Accountant

As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation.  GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support.  From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA. 

• Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses
• Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture
• Stable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years!
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits

The Associate Cost Accountant is responsible for analyzing, recording, and reporting GILLIG’s business activities in support of cost accounting systems to ensure accurate costing and recording of inventory transactions.  Additionally, they act as a liaison with all departments at GILLIG to promote positive, efficient working relationships throughout the company.

• Review and report on production and aftermarket inventory transactions
• Prepare inventory journal entries and supporting schedules
• Support month-end close for inventory, cost of sales, and manufacturing activity
• Analyze BOMs to support accurate product costing
• Assist with cost variance analysis and investigate discrepancies
• Reconcile inventory accounts and resolve variances
• Support physical inventories, cycle counts, and build station audits
• Prepare reports and analyses for financial reporting and inventory valuation
• Support invoicing by validating cost and billing data
• Represent the company during Buy America audits
• Partner with Finance, Production, and Supply Chain on cost and process improvements
• Perform other duties, analyses, and projects assigned by the manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred
• 0-2 years of experience
• Proficiency in PC applications Excel, knowledge of ERP
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP) knowledge
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Up to 5% local travel
• Standard start time: 6:30am (negotiable)
• Must be able to navigate manufacturing environment, comfortable around heavy machinery, tools, etc.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, (i.e. safety glasses, bump caps, hearing protection, etc.)