Cost Accountant
Chariot Defense · San Bruno, California, United States
Posted 7 days ago · $100,000 - $135,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 7 days Chariot Defense's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Chariot Defense's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Chariot Defense
- high 9 stale, 0 reposted of 10 open
- Hiring momentum
- 10 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Chariot Defense's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Chariot Defense.
About this role
Chariot Defense is looking for a Cost Accountant to manage product and program costs as the company scales its hardware production. The role involves responsibilities such as product costing, inventory management, month-end close activities, variance analysis, and compliance support. The accountant will work closely with various departments to ensure accurate costing and improve accounting workflows.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Chariot Defense as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or Finance)
- 2-5 years of cost or inventory accounting experience at a hardware, defense, aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing company
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, standard costing, inventory valuation, and overhead absorption
- Familiarity with government contracting cost principles (FAR Part 31, CAS, DCAA) and job/program costing
- Hands-on experience with an ERP/MRP system such as NetSuite, Costpoint, SAP, or similar
- Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, building cost models)
Nice to have
- CPA, CMA, or progress toward either
- Experience supporting indirect rate development, incurred cost submissions, or DCAA audits
- Exposure to ASC 606 revenue recognition on milestone-based hardware contracts
- Experience in an early-stage or high-growth company where you helped build processes from scratch
What you get
- Compensation range of $100,000 - $135,000 annually
- Early-stage equity
- Access to company-sponsored benefit plans
Worth weighing
- Onsite role required in San Bruno, CA
- Extended and weekend hours may be necessary during close or physical inventory
- No remote work mentioned
- Salary range provided, but individual compensation may vary based on several factors
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Listed by Chariot Defense on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.