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.
<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>
<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>
<p>Steven Lahey with Robert Half is looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to join an organization in Stockton, California. This position focuses on delivering meaningful cost insights, maintaining reliable inventory valuation, and supporting sound financial decisions across manufacturing operations. The role partners closely with finance, production, and supply chain teams to strengthen reporting accuracy, improve margin visibility, and identify opportunities for cost efficiency. For immediate consideration please reach out to (916) 649-0832.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze product and manufacturing costs, interpret spending patterns, and highlight variances that affect operational performance and profitability.</p><p>• Maintain accurate inventory costing by reviewing valuation methods, monitoring stock activity, and partnering with operations teams to support effective inventory control.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning by providing cost trends, financial modeling support, and impact analysis for key business decisions.</p><p>• Prepare cost-related journal entries and reconciliations during the monthly close process, including inventory balances, cost of goods sold, and variance reporting.</p><p>• Recommend and support initiatives that reduce waste, improve cost discipline, and enhance overall financial performance within manufacturing processes.</p><p>• Work with cross-functional stakeholders on projects that strengthen internal controls, improve data reliability, and streamline cost accounting workflows.</p><p>• Provide documentation, analysis, and schedules needed for internal and external audit activities while ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Translate cost data into clear management insights that help leaders evaluate pricing, margins, and operational efficiency.</p>
<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>
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.
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical <strong>Cost Accountant & Commodity Risk Analyst</strong> to join a growing manufacturing organization. This unique role combines traditional cost accounting responsibilities with commodity hedging and risk management, providing a critical link between financial performance, operational efficiency, and market risk exposure. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing cost accounting, strong analytical skills, and an interest in commodity markets, inventory management, and financial risk mitigation strategies.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Cost Accounting</p><ul><li>Maintain and analyze product costs, production costs, and customer profitability.</li><li>Track material, labor, and overhead costs at the batch, production run, and order level.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances and identify cost trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Partner with operations and production teams to improve cost visibility and support continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including inventory valuation, cost allocations, WIP analysis, and finished goods reconciliations.</li><li>Develop and maintain reporting tools that provide insight into material usage, yield loss, downtime, production efficiencies, and profitability.</li><li>Assist with enhancing cost accounting processes and ERP system integration to improve real-time reporting and decision-making.</li></ul><p>Commodity Hedging & Risk Management</p><ul><li>Coordinate and manage futures contracts used to hedge commodity price exposure.</li><li>Monitor commodity markets and identify potential risks and opportunities impacting company margins.</li><li>Support the development and execution of commodity hedging strategies.</li><li>Analyze hedge effectiveness and provide recommendations to optimize risk management activities.</li><li>Reconcile hedge positions, broker statements, and related transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Perform regular reconciliation of physical inventories, customer demand, and open hedge positions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and industry best practices related to hedging and risk management activities.</li><li>Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate recording and reporting of hedge transactions.</li></ul><p>Additional Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist with physical inventory counts and inventory valuation processes.</li><li>Support year-end financial reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Serve as a backup resource for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions.</li><li>Participate in process improvement and technology enhancement initiatives.</li><li>Assist with special projects and cross-functional assignments as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>BENEFITS OFFERED:</strong></p><ul><li>SALARY RANGE: $75,000-$85,000</li><li>Healthcare Benefits: Medical, Denta, Vision</li><li>Other Insurance: Basic Life AD&D, Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance</li><li>Retirement Plan: 401k with a company match</li><li>PTO: 2 weeks PTO and 9 paid holidays</li></ul><p><br></p>
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.
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.
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.
<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>
<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>
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.
<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>
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.
<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>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This position plays a central role in monthly close activities, inventory accounting, and cost analysis, while supporting accurate financial reporting across the organization. The role also partners with operational and finance stakeholders locally and globally to deliver meaningful insights on product costs, inventory performance, and consolidated results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead key month-end accounting activities related to manufacturing operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial close support.<br>• Establish and maintain annual standard costs for locally produced items in collaboration with supply chain and operational teams.<br>• Analyze monthly inventory results, including cost of goods sold fluctuations and finished goods balances, to identify trends and explain variances.<br>• Perform regular reviews of inventory reserves and obsolescence exposure, recommending adjustments where appropriate.<br>• Reconcile inventory records against supplier reporting and investigate discrepancies to resolution.<br>• Maintain schedules for prepaid insurance, monitor renewal activity, and record related amortization entries.<br>• Prepare financial analyses and supporting schedules for corporate reporting, consolidated results, and management review.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams and international colleagues to support accounting processes and respond to ad hoc finance requests.
<p>About the Opportunity</p><p>A well-established manufacturer is seeking a Cost Accountant to support plant operations and financial reporting. This position will partner closely with production leadership to analyze costs, inventory, and operational performance.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Maintain standard costing systems</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances</li><li>Perform inventory reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Prepare financial and operational reports</li><li>Identify cost-saving opportunities</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support the financial oversight of complex project-based manufacturing work in Linthicum, Maryland. This position plays a key role in monitoring project costs, guiding revenue recognition, and producing accurate financial insights that help improve profitability and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across finance and operations, managing deadlines, and translating project activity into clear financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the financial performance of assigned projects by overseeing budgets, projections, cost accumulation, and margin analysis from initiation through completion.</p><p>• Review labor, materials, overhead, and subcontractor expenses to ensure project costs are recorded accurately and reflected in a timely manner.</p><p>• Work closely with project managers and operational teams to confirm financial inputs, evaluate developing issues, and highlight potential cost or profit concerns early.</p><p>• Apply appropriate revenue recognition treatment based on contract terms and project progress, including percentage-of-completion or milestone-driven methods where required.</p><p>• Prepare monthly close activities for project accounts and deliver reporting on revenue, backlog, profitability, and forecasted outcomes within established deadlines.</p><p>• Build and maintain cost-to-complete models and forward-looking financial forecasts, then analyze variances against budget or prior expectations.</p><p>• Maintain organized supporting documentation and strong audit-ready records to reinforce compliance, transparency, and reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with engineering, procurement, operations, and finance leadership to align financial results with project execution and improve decision support.</p><p>• Contribute to internal control compliance, audit requests, and process improvements that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and scalability across project accounting activities.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial accuracy and operational decision-making in our manufacturing environment in Saginaw, Michigan. This role focuses on inventory costing, margin performance, variance review, and month-end accounting activities that help leadership understand profitability. The position also partners with operations and other internal teams to strengthen cost controls, improve reporting, and support system-related processes tied to manufacturing and inventory management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate gross margin performance tied to inventory activity and present clear insights that help management assess profit and loss results.<br>• Maintain accurate product cost records by establishing and updating standard costs based on labor, materials, and manufacturing inputs within the ERP system.<br>• Review inventory discrepancies such as cycle count differences, scrap activity, production variances, and other adjustments, then communicate corrective actions to operational teams.<br>• Prepare customer and product costing analyses that support pricing decisions designed to balance competitiveness and profitability.<br>• Produce recurring financial and operational reports, including monthly margin reporting by customer and item, with explanations of key trends versus budget and prior-year performance.<br>• Support the month-end close by reconciling inventory and cost of goods sold accounts and recording journal entries needed to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.<br>• Recommend and document inventory reserves, overhead applications, and other cost-related adjustments to improve the accuracy of financial statements.<br>• Partner with quality, research, and operations teams to review bills of materials, production setups, and inventory item structures and suggest improvements where needed.<br>• Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counts, year-end physical inventory, forecasting inventory turns, and evaluating manufacturing-related capital spending requests.<br>• Provide backup support for the Plex system by helping with user administration, permissions, security access, report setup, dashboards, and process updates across departments.
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in Texas. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can translate production and inventory data into meaningful financial insight that supports sound business decisions. The role calls for strong analytical ability, clear communication, and hands-on experience with cost accounting processes in a manufacturing setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze product and production costs to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities to improve financial performance.<br>• Maintain standard costing data and review cost assumptions to ensure accurate valuation of materials, labor, and overhead.<br>• Reconcile inventory activity with the general ledger and investigate variances affecting financial results.<br>• Prepare recurring cost, inventory, and variance reports for leadership to support planning and operational decisions.<br>• Monitor inventory balances and valuation methods to help maintain accurate financial records across manufacturing operations.<br>• Partner with production and operations teams to review cost drivers, inventory movement, and reporting accuracy.<br>• Support month-end close activities related to costing, inventory accounting, and account reconciliations.<br>• Use SAP Business One to manage accounting data, reporting, and cost-related analysis within the manufacturing environment.
<p>We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Woodbury, Minnesota on a contract-to-permanent basis. In this role, you will help strengthen financial accuracy by supporting inventory accounting, product costing, and month-end close activities in a fast-paced production environment. You will collaborate with teams across operations, engineering, materials, and production to ensure cost data is reliable and reporting supports sound business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review inventory activity, reconcile balances, and research variances to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count reviews, then assess gains, losses, and adjustment trends.</p><p>• Support the setup and maintenance of product costing data to help keep item records and cost structures accurate.</p><p>• Maintain standard cost information within company systems and assist with updates to cost-related master data.</p><p>• Contribute to annual cost roll processes, including preparing data files and validating uploaded information.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and provide accounting support during monthly close to ensure deadlines are met.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing and inventory variances, then summarize findings in clear financial reports for stakeholders.</p><p>• Partner with operations, engineering, materials, and production teams to improve inventory accuracy and strengthen reporting processes.</p><p>• Assist with process improvements and contribute to special accounting projects as business needs evolve.</p><p><br></p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.</p>
<p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a a growing, manufacturing organization is seeking a <strong>Cost Accountant</strong> to support inventory, COGS, and manufacturing cost functions across multiple sites. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented accounting professional who thrives in a high‑reliability, production‑focused environment and who enjoys partnering with operations and senior leadership. For more information, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform month‑end close activities and prepare journal entries for inventory, COGS, and fixed assets</li><li>Reconcile inventory, cost of sales, and general ledger accounts </li><li>Analyze variances including purchase price variances and work order variances </li><li>Assist with inventory costing and related ERP activities </li><li>Support internal/external audits including SOX testing and annual reviews </li><li>Track capital expenditures, maintain fixed asset records, and handle prepaid amortization </li><li>Prepare business property tax filings and U.S. Census reporting </li><li>Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to internal accounting policies </li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support a metal fabrication operation in Salt Lake City, Utah. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can combine strong cost accounting knowledge with practical experience in manufacturing and order-to-cash activities. The role will contribute to financial accuracy, cost visibility, and day-to-day accounting support while working closely with operational teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and maintain cost accounting records to support accurate tracking of material, labor, and overhead within a manufacturing environment.<br>• Analyze standard costs and actual results, investigate variances, and highlight key cost drivers affecting production and profitability.<br>• Record journal entries and support general ledger accuracy through timely reconciliation and review of financial activity.<br>• Assist with order-to-cash processes by monitoring transactions, resolving discrepancies, and helping ensure complete and accurate revenue-related reporting.<br>• Partner with accounting and operations personnel to improve visibility into product costing and manufacturing performance.<br>• Build and maintain Excel-based reports using formulas, PivotTables, and lookup functions to support analysis and decision-making.<br>• Contribute to month-end and periodic close activities by preparing schedules, validating data, and supporting financial reporting requirements.
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team in Boise, Idaho on a Contract basis. This role focuses on evaluating production spending, strengthening inventory accuracy, and delivering financial insight that supports operational decisions. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in manufacturing cost accounting and a strong ability to interpret cost drivers, margins, and variances in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate production-related expenses across materials, labor, and overhead to provide accurate cost visibility<br>• Maintain standard costing data and examine variances to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions<br>• Support inventory accounting activities by preparing reconciliations and participating in cycle count review processes<br>• Contribute to month-end close by recording cost-related journal entries and assisting with financial reporting tasks<br>• Develop analyses on product cost, gross margin, and profitability to inform business planning<br>• Work closely with operations teams to monitor cost patterns and highlight opportunities for improved efficiency