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- Madison, NJ
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 38 - 44 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for an organization in Madison, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position offers a hybrid schedule and focuses on month-end close, payroll-related accounting, fixed assets, and financial reporting support. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience and can work accurately across multiple accounting priorities in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead assigned month-end close tasks, including preparing entries, completing reconciliations, and following established accounting procedures across multiple business entities.</p><p>• Prepare and record payroll, bonus, and compensation-related journal entries and accruals with a high degree of accuracy.</p><p>• Oversee fixed asset accounting by tracking additions, maintaining records, and calculating periodic depreciation.</p><p>• Support the preparation and validation of financial reporting schedules and underlying account details.</p><p>• Review general ledger activity to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Contribute to tax-related accounting support, including work connected to corporate tax and sales tax processes.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders on ad hoc analyses and special projects as business needs arise.</p>
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Stamford, CT
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a financial services team in Stamford, Connecticut. In this role, you will contribute to the monthly close cycle, maintain accuracy across general ledger activity, and deliver analysis that supports sound financial reporting. This position is well suited for someone who is comfortable working across departments, managing multiple priorities, and improving accounting processes in a dynamic corporate environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Execute key activities within the monthly accounting close, ensuring entries and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet and cash-related accounts, investigate unusual activity, and resolve outstanding items with appropriate documentation.<br>• Prepare journal entry support, roll-forward schedules, and other analyses tied to assigned general ledger accounts.<br>• Review monthly financial results against budget and forecast expectations, highlighting trends and explaining material variances.<br>• Maintain general ledger data integrity by supporting system administration tasks and validating the accuracy of sub-ledger interface feeds.<br>• Partner with Finance, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Marketing, Risk, Benefits, and operations teams to address accounting questions and reporting needs.<br>• Develop and refine process documentation for recurring accounting procedures and recommend practical improvements to strengthen efficiency and controls.<br>• Respond to internal and external audit requests, including support for Sarbanes-Oxley testing and other compliance-related reviews.<br>• Produce ad hoc financial analyses and special reports that help management make informed, data-driven decisions.
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Spencer, MA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Payroll and Compensation Manager to lead payroll administration and compensation programs for a multi-state workforce in the Spencer Massachusetts. area This role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can balance day-to-day payroll execution with data analysis, compliance oversight, and compensation planning. The ideal candidate brings strong experience supporting both hourly and salaried employees in a manufacturing setting and can work closely with HR, Finance, and operational leaders to maintain accuracy, consistency, and strong internal controls.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead payroll processing for weekly and semi-monthly pay cycles, ensuring accurate and timely payment for employees across multiple states.</p><p>• Administer payroll activities through Paylocity, including earnings, deductions, bonus payments, corrections, and timekeeping-related updates.</p><p>• Review attendance and time records, coordinate with managers to address missed or inaccurate entries, and resolve payroll discrepancies before each cycle is finalized.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations for payroll results, tax obligations, benefit withholdings, retirement contributions, and related general ledger items.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws, including wage and hour rules and final pay requirements in multiple jurisdictions.</p><p>• Oversee payroll tax reporting activities, year-end documentation, audit support, and record retention to ensure complete and accurate payroll files.</p><p>• Manage compensation frameworks such as pay ranges, grade structures, incentive plans, and merit increase processes to support equitable and competitive pay practices.</p><p>• Produce and interpret payroll, labor cost, headcount, and compensation reports that support budgeting, forecasting, and workforce planning decisions.</p><p>• Act as the primary Paylocity resource by improving workflows, strengthening reporting capabilities, and promoting data accuracy across payroll and timekeeping processes.</p><p>• Partner with HR, Finance, Production, and department leadership to address payroll questions, provide compensation insight, and reinforce process controls.</p>
- 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Chestertown, MD
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial planning and operational performance in Chestertown, Maryland. This role will focus on analyzing manufacturing and inventory costs, delivering accurate reporting, and providing insights that help leadership improve profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine cost structures across materials, labor, and overhead to uncover opportunities for improved efficiency and reduced spend.<br>• Track production results against established standards, investigate variances, and communicate findings with practical recommendations.<br>• Partner with operations, procurement, and other business teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning activities.<br>• Prepare recurring cost accounting reports and management summaries that clearly reflect financial performance and key trends.<br>• Maintain oversight of inventory costing, including valuation reviews and reconciliation of inventory-related balances.<br>• Support decision-making by assessing how cost fluctuations influence margins, pricing, and overall business results.<br>• Strengthen cost accounting processes by identifying workflow improvements that increase accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.<br>• Ensure financial practices align with applicable accounting requirements and provide support during internal and external audit reviews.<br>• Contribute to the financial evaluation of new products or services by developing cost estimates and related analysis.
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Weatherford, TX
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 33 - 40 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support accounting and financial operations, with a focus on inventory, cost analysis, and financial reporting ona contract to permanent basis. This individual will help ensure accurate cost tracking, reporting, and analysis to support business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze and monitor product, material, labor, and overhead costs.</li><li>Maintain and reconcile inventory and cost accounting records.</li><li>Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing costs and investigate variances.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve cost controls and accounting processes.</li><li>Partner with operations and other departments to review financial performance.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Ogden, UT
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Ogden, Utah. This position supports accurate financial reporting by evaluating production costs, monitoring inventory-related activity, and strengthening general ledger accuracy throughout the close process. The ideal candidate brings hands-on manufacturing accounting experience, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, fully on-site environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Evaluate production spending, inventory movements, and cost fluctuations to help ensure reliable financial results.</p><p>• Oversee product cost records, including standard costing data, and review updates for accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Prepare and support inventory reconciliations while maintaining dependable cost information across reports and accounting records.</p><p>• Provide cost-based insights that contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning activities.</p><p>• Collaborate with plant leadership and finance partners to identify performance patterns and support expense management efforts.</p><p>• Assist with month-end accounting activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and compiling reporting schedules.</p><p>• Uphold internal control standards and follow established accounting procedures to support compliance and reporting integrity.</p>
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Orange, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing and retail business in Orange, California. This position will focus on product costing, inventory valuation, and financial analysis that helps leadership understand margin performance and production efficiency. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering with operations, bringing structure to cost data, and contributing to informed business decisions in a hands-on environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to maintain accurate standard costing across manufactured products.<br>• Review inventory balances and valuation methods to support reliable financial reporting and strong cost controls.<br>• Partner closely with plant and operations leaders to evaluate manufacturing performance, explain cost variances, and identify improvement opportunities.<br>• Prepare margin and profitability reporting that gives leadership clear insight into product performance and key cost drivers.<br>• Support the costing of new products and updates to existing product lines by assessing materials, processes, and expected production expenses.<br>• Monitor standard cost changes and maintain cost records within NetSuite to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.<br>• Assist with monthly close activities related to inventory and cost accounting, helping deliver timely and accurate results.<br>• Contribute to process improvements, including support for accounting system-related changes that affect costing workflows and reporting.
- 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z
- Union City, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Union City, California. This role focuses on evaluating product costs, maintaining accurate standard costing data, and providing analysis that helps improve operational and financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing environments and can translate detailed cost information into practical business insights.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Develop and monitor standard costs for materials, labor, overhead, and manufacturing activities.</li><li>Prepare cost accounting entries, reconciliations, and reporting in compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Manage inventory valuation, cost rollups, labor reviews, and job closing activities.</li><li>Analyze cost variances and provide insights on key factors impacting performance.</li><li>Evaluate profitability across products, customers, projects, and business segments.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning through cost and margin analysis.</li><li>Create financial models to assess pricing, investments, operational improvements, and sourcing decisions.</li><li>Recommend cost-saving and profit-enhancing initiatives to improve business results.</li><li>Partner with operations, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to strengthen cost management.</li><li>Support new product launches with cost estimates, margin projections, and break-even analysis.</li><li>Monitor inventory activity, cycle counts, and obsolete inventory reserves.</li><li>Maintain internal controls related to inventory, fixed assets, and cost accounting processes.</li><li>Perform ad hoc financial and operational analyses as needed.</li><li>Enhance ERP systems, costing procedures, and reporting tools.</li><li>Develop dashboards and management reports to track financial and operational performance.</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and data accuracy.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting analyses and documentation.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Westminster, MA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Westminster, Massachusetts. This position supports accurate financial reporting by monitoring product and project costs, maintaining reliable inventory records, and contributing to monthly accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings manufacturing experience, sound judgment, and the ability to translate operational data into meaningful financial insight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain cost accounting records by analyzing raw material, labor, and overhead expenses tied to production and project activity.<br>• Oversee inventory accuracy through ledger maintenance, cycle count coordination, and review of stock valuation results.<br>• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to assist with the month-end close process.<br>• Apply revenue recognition principles, including percentage-of-completion methods where appropriate, to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Monitor work-in-progress balances and evaluate cost movements to identify variances and support management review.<br>• Partner with operations and finance stakeholders to improve visibility into manufacturing costs and inventory performance.
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
- Bridgewater, NJ
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 27 - 35 USD / Hourly
- <p>Our client is seeking a cost accountant for a contract opportunity in the Bridgewater, NJ area. This role is fully onsite and is ideal for candidates who are able to begin working immediately. The client is seeking candidates with experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing or construction environment. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze operating costs, materials, inventory, and other business expenses to evaluate profitability and support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Monitor and analyze overhead expenditures and cost trends.</li><li>Prepare and maintain monthly budgets in collaboration with operational and department leadership.</li><li>Assist with capital expenditure tracking, reporting, and fixed asset management.</li><li>Support internal and external audits and assist with general ledger activities.</li><li>Manage cost allocations across departments, projects, or business units.</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances.</li><li>Support inventory accounting processes, including physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Mendota Heights, MN
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 37 - 47 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support a stone, glass, and concrete manufacturing operation in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. This Contract position will focus on evaluating production costs, maintaining accurate standard costing, and delivering financial insight that supports operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing cost accounting and can work effectively with both finance and plant teams to improve cost visibility and reporting accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead, to identify trends and explain variances.<br>• Maintain and update standard cost records to reflect current production methods, pricing, and operational inputs.<br>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc cost reports that help leadership assess product profitability and plant performance.<br>• Partner with operations and finance stakeholders to review inventory valuation, cost allocations, and margin results.<br>• Investigate differences between actual and expected costs and recommend actions to strengthen cost control.<br>• Support month-end close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing accounting entries.<br>• Assist with process improvements and, when needed, contribute to accounting-related changes affecting costing workflows.<br>• Ensure cost data is complete, reliable, and aligned with internal reporting requirements and accounting practices.
- 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Houston, TX
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
- <p>A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a Cost Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This position will play a key role in cost analysis, inventory management, month-end close activities, and supporting operational decision-making across the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Participate in monthly and year-end close processes.</li><li>Maintain and analyze standard costing and investigate cost variances.</li><li>Assist with inventory accounting, valuation, and cycle count activities.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost improvement initiatives.</li><li>Analyze labor, overhead, production, and inventory-related costs.</li><li>Review and maintain product costing data and bill of materials information.</li><li>Partner with operations and leadership to provide financial analysis and reporting.</li><li>Assist with process improvements and special projects as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, send your resume to [email protected]. </p>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Livermore, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 45 - 55 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Join our team as a Cost Accountant, supporting financial management and project cost analysis for our growing construction company. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate tracking of project expenditures, supporting effective budgeting, and facilitating transparent financial reporting to stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze cost reports for multiple construction projects</li><li>Review project budgets and track actual costs against estimates</li><li>Monitor job cost allocations and variance explanations</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to verify purchase orders, invoices, and expenses</li><li>Review labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for accuracy and documentation</li><li>Evaluate change orders and their financial impact</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close related to project accounting</li><li>Maintain cost accounting records and construction project files</li><li>Assist with forecasting and identifying areas for cost improvement</li><li>Provide financial summaries to management and support strategic business decisions</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Livermore, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 40 - 50 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Join our team as a Cost Accountant, supporting financial management and project cost analysis for our growing construction company. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate tracking of project expenditures, supporting effective budgeting, and facilitating transparent financial reporting to stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze cost reports for multiple construction projects</li><li>Review project budgets and track actual costs against estimates</li><li>Monitor job cost allocations and variance explanations</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to verify purchase orders, invoices, and expenses</li><li>Review labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for accuracy and documentation</li><li>Evaluate change orders and their financial impact</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close related to project accounting</li><li>Maintain cost accounting records and construction project files</li><li>Assist with forecasting and identifying areas for cost improvement</li><li>Provide financial summaries to management and support strategic business decisions</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Chatsworth, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 115000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Chatsworth, California. This role partners closely with operations, sales, and finance leaders to strengthen inventory oversight, improve cost visibility, and support informed business decisions. The position plays a key part in financial close activities, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis within a fast-paced production environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Deliver recurring financial and operational performance reporting to help leadership track key manufacturing metrics and business trends.</p><p>• Coordinate inventory accounting activities tied to cycle counts or physical inventory events, and prepare the supporting analysis and documentation required for review.</p><p>• Monitor inventory balances, scrap activity, and other adjustments to identify issues, explain movements, and promote accurate records.</p><p>• Develop product cost estimates and margin insights that support pricing discussions, sales planning, and profitability reviews across product lines.</p><p>• Partner with finance leadership to strengthen cost controls, maintain sound accounting practices, and provide analysis that supports business decisions.</p><p>• Prepare analysis and reporting for the annual planning cycle and quarterly forecast updates, including cost, margin, and operational assumptions.</p><p>• Maintain standard cost structures, labor rates, overhead allocations, and related cost pools for assigned areas of the business.</p><p>• Perform revenue, margin, variance, and product cost analysis, and provide additional financial support for special requests as needed.</p><p>• Complete settlements for projects and production orders, review work order variances, and follow up with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Assist with internal and external audit requests, including support for financial control and compliance-related reviews.</p>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Oxnard, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Oxnard, California. This role is responsible for delivering accurate product cost insights, strengthening cost controls, and supporting informed business decisions through thorough financial analysis. The ideal candidate will work closely with operations, purchasing, inventory, and production teams to evaluate cost drivers, investigate variances, and improve the accuracy of cost data across the business.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate material, labor, and production-related expenses to measure operating performance and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.<br>• Monitor the financial impact of design updates, supplier pricing shifts, process changes, and service modifications on overall manufacturing costs.<br>• Create, refine, and maintain documented costing procedures to support consistent and reliable accounting practices.<br>• Prepare recurring analyses that compare standard costs with actual results, highlighting key variances and trends for management review.<br>• Maintain cost records and reporting used to support spending control, budgeting, and operational planning.<br>• Review production cost data, investigate irregular entries, and confirm that inventory and manufacturing transactions are properly reflected in financial records.<br>• Generate cost estimates for new or revised products and provide profitability analysis to support planning and decision-making.<br>• Oversee month-end reporting and follow-up for inventory adjustments, purchase price variance, standard cost updates, aging production orders, and other manufacturing-related general ledger activity.<br>• Partner with production, engineering, planning, purchasing, and inventory teams to resolve structural costing issues, improve master data accuracy, and support monthly cost accounting close activities, audits, and variance reviews.
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Livermore, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 92000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Livermore, California. This role focuses on maintaining accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and expense tracking while providing meaningful analysis to help guide operational and financial decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard-cost manufacturing, a sharp analytical mindset, and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee cost accounting activities for a manufacturing operation, ensuring reliable standard costs, inventory values, and production-related expense reporting.<br>• Review and update material, labor, and overhead standards to reflect current manufacturing conditions and support accurate product costing.<br>• Track raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and consigned inventory balances while investigating discrepancies and maintaining inventory accuracy.<br>• Examine purchasing trends, pricing structures, and cost changes to recommend updates that improve the accuracy of standard costing.<br>• Assess excess and obsolete stock exposure and calculate inventory reserve adjustments based on inventory usage and risk.<br>• Analyze purchase price and production variances, collaborate with operations teams on root causes, and support corrective action planning.<br>• Prepare recurring journal entries, reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger, and complete account reconciliations tied to manufacturing activity.<br>• Produce monthly reporting on inventory, cost centers, and budget performance, along with quarterly reserve analysis and audit support documentation.<br>• Participate in physical inventory processes, evaluate inventory controls, and identify opportunities to strengthen reporting accuracy and process efficiency.
- 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Houston, TX
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 100000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a growing chemical manufacturing organization in Houston, Texas. This position plays a key role in evaluating production costs, strengthening inventory accuracy, and delivering financial insight that supports profitability. The successful candidate will work closely with plant, supply chain, commercial, and finance teams to turn complex manufacturing data into clear recommendations for business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage standard cost data for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products, ensuring costing records remain accurate and current within the ERP system.<br>• Prepare material cost roll-forwards and contribute to recurring cost updates that support monthly reporting and annual planning activities.<br>• Investigate cost variances across production and purchasing activity, including material consumption, yield performance, price fluctuations, operational efficiency, and inventory movements.<br>• Assist with inventory valuation, reconciliations, and related accounting processes to support reliable financial reporting.<br>• Create and refine costing models that inform pricing strategy, margin evaluation, and product profitability analysis.<br>• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to assess manufacturing performance and identify opportunities to reduce cost and improve margins.<br>• Support period-end close by preparing journal entries, allocating costs, and completing inventory-related accounting tasks.<br>• Produce dashboards, management reports, and analytical summaries that highlight trends, exceptions, and business performance drivers.<br>• Partner with plant leadership to understand process conditions, production methods, and operational factors that influence cost outcomes.<br>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, internal control compliance, and other financial planning activities across the manufacturing environment.
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Hauppauge, NY
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 100000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Cost Accountant | Hauppauge, Long Island, NY</strong></p><p><strong>Anna Parson at Robert Half </strong>is partnering with a growing Long Island company to find a sharp, detail-oriented <strong>Cost Accountant</strong> with a strong background in manufacturing cost and inventory accounting. The Cost Accountant is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional who enjoys driving profitability through accurate costing, reporting, and process improvement.</p><p><strong>As the Cost Accountant, you will: </strong></p><ul><li>Manage standard costing, cost accounting, and inventory valuation processes</li><li>Analyze product costs, margins, variances, and profitability trends</li><li>Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and costing structures</li><li>Perform inventory reconciliations, cycle count analysis, and inventory reporting</li><li>Partner with operations, procurement, and production teams to improve cost controls</li><li>Prepare cost analyses, KPIs, and management reports to support business decisions</li><li>Assist with month-end close, inventory reserves, and financial reporting related to manufacturing operations</li></ul><p>Seeking an analytical Cost Accountant with a proactive, hands-on skillset with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate operational data into meaningful financial insights.</p><p>Cost Accountant opportunity offers a sharp, collaborative team with a growing company and excellent benefits! </p><p>For immediate confidential consideration, contact <strong>Anna Parson at Robert Half</strong>.</p>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Plainfield, IN
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Plainfield, Indiana. This position will play a key role in strengthening cost visibility, supporting operational decision-making, and improving financial accuracy across production activities. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing accounting and can translate detailed cost data into meaningful business insight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze production costs and maintain accurate product costing to support pricing, profitability, and financial reporting decisions.<br>• Monitor job-level and standard costs, identifying variances and explaining the operational drivers behind cost fluctuations.<br>• Review and maintain bills of material to help ensure cost data reflects current manufacturing processes and component usage.<br>• Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to evaluate inventory activity and improve the accuracy of cost-related records.<br>• Lead or support cycle count reviews and inventory reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a timely and controlled manner.<br>• Prepare regular cost analysis reports that highlight trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for margin improvement.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities related to inventory, cost allocations, and manufacturing accounting entries.<br>• Utilize ERP tools such as NetSuite or Epicor to manage cost data, reporting, and system-based financial analysis.
- 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
- Mendota Heights, MN
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Minnesota. This role supports financial accuracy across inventory, production costing, and reporting activities, helping the business understand cost drivers and maintain strong controls. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee inventory cost records by maintaining accurate item data, product structures, bills of materials, routings, and related master information used for costing and reporting.</p><p>• Analyze inventory valuation, production performance, freight expense, material pricing, and manufacturing variances to identify trends and explain cost movements.</p><p>• Establish and update standard costs while supporting monthly cost allocations and validating accounting close activities tied to inventory and production.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams on new product setup, item changes, and discontinued products to ensure master data remains consistent and reliable across the organization.</p><p>• Prepare and reconcile sales and use tax filings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis in compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs by investigating discrepancies, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions.</p><p>• Conduct regular reviews of inventory and costing data to confirm completeness, accuracy, and adherence to internal standards and procedures.</p><p>• Visit manufacturing locations periodically to gain insight into production workflows, evaluate cost drivers, and improve costing precision.</p><p>• Create and maintain process documentation for inventory controls, item setup, product costing, tax-related activities, and trading partner onboarding support.</p><p>• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers while resolving issues promptly and maintaining a high standard in all communications.</p><p><br></p><p>We offer a full suite of benefits including PTO, Medical, and Dental. </p>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Pleasanton, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 40 - 50 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Join our team as a Cost Accountant, supporting financial management and project cost analysis for our growing construction company. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate tracking of project expenditures, supporting effective budgeting, and facilitating transparent financial reporting to stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze cost reports for multiple construction projects</li><li>Review project budgets and track actual costs against estimates</li><li>Monitor job cost allocations and variance explanations</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to verify purchase orders, invoices, and expenses</li><li>Review labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for accuracy and documentation</li><li>Evaluate change orders and their financial impact</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close related to project accounting</li><li>Maintain cost accounting records and construction project files</li><li>Assist with forecasting and identifying areas for cost improvement</li><li>Provide financial summaries to management and support strategic business decisions</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Sparks, NV
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Ricky Pasquet with Robert Half Finance & Accounting Permanent Placement is recruiting for an experienced Cost Accountant. In this role, you will support product costing, inventory accuracy, and financial reporting while partnering with operations and planning teams to improve cost visibility and business performance. The position is well suited for someone who combines strong analytical ability with hands-on manufacturing accounting experience and a focus on accuracy, controls, and continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain product cost structures within the ERP system by reviewing master data, validating costing logic, and keeping standards current.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing, inventory, purchasing, and absorption variances, identify root causes, and share actionable findings with business partners.</p><p>• Evaluate raw material cost performance by comparing standard and actual results and highlighting trends that affect production costs.</p><p>• Support monthly close activities tied to manufacturing operations, including production settlements, inventory-related entries, and reconciliation tasks.</p><p>• Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations to confirm that production and inventory transactions are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Assist with manufacturing and supply chain reporting by compiling financial data, interpreting results, and communicating meaningful insights.</p><p>• Review supplier invoices related to raw materials, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate follow-up to resolve issues promptly.</p><p>• Contribute to internal control, audit, and policy support activities by providing documentation, answering inquiries, and helping strengthen accounting procedures.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams on process improvement efforts involving supply chain, warehouse, maintenance, and manufacturing transactions connected to the general ledger.</p>
- 2026-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Sausalito, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 105000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team in California. This position plays an important role in managing product costing, inventory accounting, and financial analysis within a manufacturing environment. The individual in this role will work closely with operations, supply chain, procurement, and finance partners to deliver reliable cost insights that support planning and business performance. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced accounting specialist who can combine technical expertise with clear cross-functional communication.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct product costing activities, including setting and updating standard costs, maintaining system cost data, calculating overhead rates, and completing recurring cost updates.<br>• Manage the cost accounting portion of the monthly close by preparing journal entries, reconciling ledger activity, and producing inventory-related financial reports.<br>• Administer inventory reserves for excess and obsolete stock, evaluate exposure with business partners, and support timely disposition decisions.<br>• Review manufacturing and production order data within the ERP environment to confirm that cost inputs are complete, accurate, and aligned with operational activity.<br>• Analyze purchasing, labor, overhead, and production yield variances, then summarize key drivers and recommendations for finance and operations leadership.<br>• Build and maintain recurring cost reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses to highlight trends, exceptions, and margin impacts.<br>• Partner with supply chain, procurement, and operations teams to assess contract manufacturing costs, tolling arrangements, and overall cost modeling assumptions.<br>• Support budgeting and forecasting by providing cost, inventory, and overhead inputs, while also assisting with audit requests, schedules, and control documentation.<br>• Provide guidance to team members, contribute to accounting policies and internal controls, and assist with ERP enhancements, upgrades, or user training as a cost accounting resource.
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Azusa, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing team in Azusa, California. This position plays an important role in strengthening financial accuracy by evaluating production costs, inventory activity, and operational results. The individual in this role will collaborate with finance and plant partners to deliver reliable reporting, support close activities, and help leadership make informed business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and revise standard cost data for raw materials, direct labor, and factory overhead to keep product valuation current and accurate.<br>• Examine production and purchasing variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, scrap, price differences, and overhead impacts, and communicate key findings to stakeholders.<br>• Review product structures, manufacturing routings, and shop orders to confirm costing inputs properly reflect actual production processes.<br>• Track inventory movements and perform reconciliations between inventory records and the general ledger to maintain financial accuracy.<br>• Research stock discrepancies and work with operations and supply chain teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.<br>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities tied to inventory balances and cost of goods sold.<br>• Support cycle count programs and physical inventory events by analyzing count results, reconciling differences, and documenting outcomes.<br>• Produce scheduled and on-demand reports covering inventory valuation, manufacturing costs, and operational performance trends.<br>• Partner with purchasing, engineering, production, and supply chain teams to improve cost reliability, reporting quality, and internal control practices.<br>• Assist with audit requests by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for inventory and cost-related accounts.
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00Z