How much does a Cost Accountant I make in Modesto, CA? The average Cost Accountant I salary in Modesto, CA is $73,162 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $66,010 and $81,198. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Cost Accountant I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary $59,499 Modesto,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary $66,010 Modesto,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary $73,162 Modesto,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary $81,198 Modesto,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary $88,514 Modesto,CA April 24, 2024
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What skills does a Cost Accountant I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

2.

CPA: A CPA, or Certified Public Accountant, is a trusted financial advisor who helps individuals, businesses, and other organizations plan and reach their financial goals.

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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles: Helping and maintaining accounting rules and standards for financial reporting to ensure consistency and transparency.

Analysis 13.41%
CPA 1.37%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 1.03%
Others 84.19%

Job Description for Cost Accountant I

Cost Accountant I determines and implements cost accounting procedures and methods. Responsible for the preparation and analysis of cost reports and costing audits. Being a Cost Accountant I examines and reviews unusual cost records and ensures cost data is allocated correctly. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Cost Accountant I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Cost Accountant I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Cost Accountant I

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For Cost Accountant I, the upper level is Cost Accountant II and then progresses to Cost Accountant IV.

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Cost Accountant I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Cost Accountant I, the highest Cost Accountant I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Cost Accountant I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Cost Accountant I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Cost Accountant I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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