<p>Robert Half is seeking a skilled<strong> Cost Accountant </strong>to support our manufacturing operations located in Albuquerque, NM. This position is responsible for all aspects of manufacturing and production cost analysis, variance reporting, and inventory management, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial data.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain a cost accounting system to ensure accurate product costing.</li><li>Monitor, analyze, and report on standard vs. actual manufacturing costs; identify and explain variances by customer, part number, and production jobs.</li><li>Prepare daily/weekly and monthly production, variance, and gross margin reports as well as ad hoc analysis as required.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end closing processes with inventory analysis, journal entries, and supplemental reporting.</li><li>Update and maintain standard costs in the system, ensuring accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs).</li><li>Reconcile physical inventories and cycle counts, including periodic inventory reserve reviews.</li><li>Track and report departmental expenses, explaining variances to forecast and plan.</li><li>Support annual physical inventory counts and coordinate reconciliations with internal stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally and work on special projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and inventory management.</li><li>Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Effective communicator, able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings clearly.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with large data sets is a plus.</li><li>Experience working with integrated ERP systems.</li><li>Self-motivated team player who also works effectively independently.</li><li>Ability to interpret data, analyze results, and deliver actionable recommendations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><br></p><p>The Lead Accountant will oversee the company’s full-charge bookkeeping and accounting operations, supervising a team of 3+ accounting FTEs and reporting directly to the Owner. This role supports a national government contractor with approximately 350 employees and requires hands-on expertise in QuickBooks Online, including reconciliations, month-end close, and the preparation of accurate financial statements. The Lead Accountant will be responsible for producing a complete set of financials, maintaining strong analytical oversight of Accounts Receivable, and ensuring financial data integrity across multiple projects and locations. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of accounting in a government contracting environment, and the ability to both execute and review detailed accounting work. This is a full-time, onsite role, Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.</p>
<p> Salary range: $80,000–$120,000 annually. Position available full-time, part-time, or contract; in-person role based in New Mexico.</p><p>We are an established, family-owned New Mexico company with multiple divisions seeking an experienced, bilingual Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with an active license to lead and manage our accounting department. MUST BE BILINGUAL - SPANISH SPEAKING. This strategic, hands-on role is responsible for overseeing financial operations across all entities, including establishing and maintaining accurate accounting systems, preparing financial statements and management reports, managing general ledger integrity, payroll, AP/AR, inventory valuation, and cost accounting for manufacturing and materials. The CPA will reconcile and modernize legacy records, support system transitions (Sage or similar platforms preferred), implement strong internal controls, and coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals. This position also oversees all federal, state, and local tax compliance, including sales and excise tax filings, and serves as a trusted advisor to ownership on tax strategy, business structure, and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical expertise, clear communication skills, and the highest level of integrity and professionalism. </p>
<p>The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely payments to vendors and maintaining compliance with internal controls in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Key duties include reviewing and processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements and balance sheet accounts, entering payroll information, performing financial analyses, tracking costs, assisting with budget and audit preparation, completing routine check runs and financial correspondence, and supporting events. The role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, proficiency in financial software, Excel, and Outlook, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have at least four years of accounting experience, three years with financial management software, and an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. The position is primarily office-based, may involve occasional trips to other sites, and requires basic physical activity such as filing and lifting up to 15 lbs. Employment is contingent on a negative drug screen and background clearance, and the role is non-supervisory, though volunteers may be overseen.</p>