- Robot type
- Marine and Space
- Location
- AlamedaCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Business Operations
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
- Salary
- $90,000–$108,000 a year
Full-time
Staff Cost Accountant
Job description
The Finance team ensures Saildrone’s financial foundation scales with global deployments and advanced technology development. We partner closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and FP&A to deliver accurate, timely financial insights that support operations in a national security and defense environment.
Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). With more ocean miles and real-world operational experience than any USV manufacturer or operator, Saildrone maintains active, combat-deployed systems supporting national security and force projection around the world, 24/7/365.
Saildrone’s manufacturing and R&D…
Job responsibilities
- Support inventory accounting across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
- Assist with standard cost updates and variance analysis (material, labor, overhead).
- Prepare journal entries related to inventory, COGS, and manufacturing activity.
- Experience with Standard Costing models, and also with MRP, PLM and QMS systems.
- Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Support cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate BOMs and cost inputs.
- Assist in month-end close and reporting related to cost accounting.
Job requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- 2–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or inventory-heavy environments.
- Exposure to cost accounting concepts (inventory, WIP, standard costing, variance analysis).
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
- Must have a strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
- Proven ability to partner across technical teams in a fast-paced environment.