Cost Accountant
<p>Are you a skilled accounting professional with expertise in cost accounting and inventory management? Are you passionate about leveraging your expertise to drive business success? Join Robert Half’s <strong>Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP)</strong> program as a <strong>Cost/Inventory Accountant</strong> where you’ll work as a full-time employee for Robert Half while consulting on impactful, interim and project-based assignments with leading companies across diverse industries.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join FTEP?</strong></p><p>The FTEP program offers stability and exciting opportunities. As a full-time employee within this program, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and benefits while gaining experience across a wide range of industries and business challenges. It’s the perfect arrangement for professionals who thrive in dynamic environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage cost accounting and analysis, including standard costing, cost estimates, and variance reporting.</li><li>Reconcile inventory accounts and ensure accurate valuation of stock.</li><li>Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory controls and tracking systems.</li><li>Prepare inventory reports, including purchase price variance analysis and margin calculations.</li><li>Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning related to inventory and costing.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS in all inventory and cost-related accounting processes.</li><li>Provide recommendations for process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of cost accounting and inventory management experience, preferably in manufacturing or retail environments.</li><li>Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite preferred).</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data modeling.</li><li>Ability to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights.</li><li>Excellent communication and organizational skills.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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<p>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at <a href="https://www.roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources" target="_blank">roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources</a>.</p>
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- Napa, CA
- onsite
- Permanent
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72000.00 - 85700.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>Are you a skilled accounting professional with expertise in cost accounting and inventory management? Are you passionate about leveraging your expertise to drive business success? Join Robert Half’s <strong>Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP)</strong> program as a <strong>Cost/Inventory Accountant</strong> where you’ll work as a full-time employee for Robert Half while consulting on impactful, interim and project-based assignments with leading companies across diverse industries.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join FTEP?</strong></p><p>The FTEP program offers stability and exciting opportunities. As a full-time employee within this program, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and benefits while gaining experience across a wide range of industries and business challenges. It’s the perfect arrangement for professionals who thrive in dynamic environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage cost accounting and analysis, including standard costing, cost estimates, and variance reporting.</li><li>Reconcile inventory accounts and ensure accurate valuation of stock.</li><li>Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory controls and tracking systems.</li><li>Prepare inventory reports, including purchase price variance analysis and margin calculations.</li><li>Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning related to inventory and costing.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS in all inventory and cost-related accounting processes.</li><li>Provide recommendations for process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2025-11-07T20:09:08Z