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- Melvindale, MI
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support financial and operational activities for a housing organization in Melvindale, Michigan. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day accounting tasks while contributing to payroll, reporting, and administrative coordination. The role works closely with leadership to maintain accurate records, support compliance, and help keep core business operations running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage outgoing payments and incoming funds across multiple program accounts, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and processed on schedule.<br>• Reconcile bank activity, maintain organized financial documentation, and post journal entries needed to support a complete general ledger.<br>• Administer rent and tenant-related billing, apply payments, monitor outstanding balances, and follow up on overdue accounts through appropriate collection steps.<br>• Oversee security deposit accounting, including tracking balances and preparing refunds when applicable.<br>• Process payroll information, review employee time and leave records, and support benefits and human resources administration in line with policy requirements.<br>• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, prepare financial data for reporting, and support annual audit requests from external reviewers.<br>• Prepare required tax and financial reports, including vendor reporting forms, budget support materials, and recurring summaries for leadership and board review.<br>• Maintain financial files, petty cash records, and daily deposits while responding to questions from vendors, auditors, and internal staff.<br>• Support operational systems and office administration by updating asset and inventory records, helping with software administration, and assisting with purchasing and general office needs.
- 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Dallas, TX
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 28.5475 - 33.055 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team in Dallas, Texas on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role is ideal for someone who is confident managing day-to-day accounting activity, keeping financial records current, and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately. The person in this position will support ongoing reconciliation work, journal entry processing, and month-end accounting tasks while helping maintain a well-organized set of books.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage financial activity in QuickBooks Enterprise and keep accounting records accurate, current, and properly supported.<br>• Record daily deposits, post transactions promptly, and maintain clear backup documentation for each entry.<br>• Complete bank reconciliations on a recurring basis and research variances to ensure balances are correct.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and review balances to confirm the integrity of the company’s financial data.<br>• Prepare, enter, and review journal entries to support regular accounting operations and period-end close.<br>• Assist with month-end closing tasks, including account analysis and updates to financial records.<br>• Examine accounting transactions for correct coding, completeness, and alignment with established bookkeeping practices.<br>• Maintain organized files for accounting records and supporting documents to strengthen audit readiness and reporting accuracy.<br>• Investigate discrepancies within the accounting system and take corrective action to resolve outstanding issues.
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Onalaska, WI
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support daily accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Onalaska, Wisconsin. This permanent, fully onsite role is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling invoice activity, maintaining accurate financial records, and working closely with vendors and internal partners. The position offers a steady Monday through Friday schedule, with some flexibility in hours available after the initial training period.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and verify incoming invoices to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation before entry.<br>• Enter electronic billing and payment information into accounting systems while maintaining organized and up-to-date records.<br>• Communicate with vendors to address invoice questions, clarify discrepancies, and support timely resolution of payment-related issues.<br>• Assist with accounts payable tasks by monitoring transactions and helping maintain accurate financial data.<br>• Support accounts receivable and general bookkeeping activities as needed to keep day-to-day accounting functions running smoothly.<br>• Perform bank and account reconciliations to confirm records align with supporting documentation and transaction history.<br>• Use Microsoft Excel to track financial information, organize data, and assist with reporting needs.<br>• Partner with team members across departments to help coordinate information and meet deadlines efficiently.
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Houston, TX
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a real estate firm in Houston, Texas. This position is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day accounting activities with accuracy, stay organized across a high-volume workload, and support financial operations in an on-site office environment. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across core bookkeeping functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily bookkeeping tasks by recording financial activity accurately and keeping accounting records current and well organized.</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, payments, and related documentation while ensuring accounts payable transactions are completed on time.</p><p>• Manage customer billing, payment posting, and follow-up activities to maintain accurate accounts receivable balances.</p><p>• Complete bank and account reconciliations regularly to identify discrepancies and keep financial data aligned with supporting records.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries to support routine accounting activity and period-end accuracy.</p><p>• Assist with month-end closing procedures </p><p>• Maintain accounting information for multiple entities, ensuring each set of books is handled with consistency and attention to detail.</p><p>• Use accounting systems and spreadsheet tools to support reporting, track transactions, and improve day-to-day financial administration.</p>
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Pennsauken, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
- <p>South Jersey client within the construction/manufacturing industry is looking to staff a Cost Accounting Manager with a strong background in revenue accounting and can thrive in a continuous process improvement environment. In this role, you will review and control costs related to inventory, provide financial analysis, perform product manufacturing analysis, report on daily inventory, oversee the billing process, create and implement standard costs, perform audits, manage and update costs estimates, assist with client invoicing, follow-up on collection efforts, and research and resolve invoicing or billing discrepancies. The successful candidate will have proven product cost experience, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent time management skills.</p><p><br></p><p>What you get to do everyday</p><ul><li>Oversee cost accounting activities, including cost analysis, reporting, and evaluation of manufacturing and/or project-related expenses</li><li>Analyze production costs, project expenditures, and financial results to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement</li><li>Manage and support accounting team members, providing guidance, training, and oversight to ensure accuracy and efficiency</li><li>Develop and maintain cost accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes</li><li>Partner with operations, finance, and leadership teams to provide meaningful financial insights and support business planning</li><li>Assist with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis as needed</li><li>Ensure cost accounting practices align with applicable accounting standards and organizational policies</li><li>Support revenue accounting activities and related financial analysis when necessary</li><li>Utilize financial systems and reporting tools to improve processes and deliver accurate, timely information</li></ul>
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
- Franklin, MA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 115000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to lead cost analysis and financial support for manufacturing operations in Franklin, Massachusetts. This position plays a key role in translating plant and inventory data into meaningful business insight, helping leaders understand performance and improve profitability. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with operations and accounting teams to strengthen reporting accuracy, evaluate cost drivers, and support informed decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate interview please call Victor Muller at 508 205 2136</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the standard costing structure for manufactured items, ensuring material, labor, overhead rates, bills of material, and routing information remain accurate and up to date.</p><p>• Evaluate manufacturing variances across purchasing, usage, labor, and overhead, identify root causes behind performance gaps, and recommend practical actions to improve results.</p><p>• Work closely with plant leadership to assess productivity, capacity utilization, scrap, rework, and other factors that influence manufacturing cost performance.</p><p>• Develop recurring financial and operational reports that provide visibility into margins, inventory levels, production results, and broader business trends, while escalating significant issues as needed.</p><p>• Support commercial and operational decision-making through pricing analysis, customer profitability reviews, make-versus-buy assessments, and capital investment evaluations.</p><p>• Review production-related transactions and work orders within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, resolving discrepancies and promoting timely, accurate data processing.</p><p>• Assist with physical inventory activities, account reconciliations, and analysis related to obsolete, excess, and slow-moving stock.</p><p>• Prepare and review month-end cost accounting entries, inventory-related journal activity, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Strengthen costing methodologies, reporting processes, data integrity, and internal controls to support business growth and operational efficiency.</p>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Westminster, CO
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to join our manufacturing team in Westminster, Colorado. This position works closely with the Director of Finance and operational leaders to oversee core accounting activities, with a strong emphasis on product costing, inventory, and financial accuracy. The role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can strengthen reporting processes, support informed business decisions, and maintain reliable month-end and year-end execution.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead day-to-day operational accounting activities, including oversight of payables, receivables, general ledger maintenance, and the monthly close process.<br>• Partner with operations to manage bill of materials costing, monitor inventory accounting, and deliver clear reporting and analysis on cost of goods sold.<br>• Collaborate with the Director of Finance to support the full range of accounting responsibilities for the business entity and help maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Establish and refine accounting procedures that improve timeliness, consistency, and accuracy across financial reporting cycles.<br>• Maintain effective internal controls designed to protect company assets and align accounting practices with sound financial governance.<br>• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and recurring reporting packages to meet internal and group-level reporting expectations.<br>• Coordinate audit preparation activities, gather required documentation, and serve as a key contact for external auditors during the annual year-end process.<br>• Work cross-functionally with finance, accounting, and operational leadership to resolve issues, support analysis, and improve financial visibility across the organization.
- 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
- Westminster, CO
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to join our team in Denver, Colorado. This role partners closely with finance and operations to strengthen cost visibility, maintain accurate financial records, and support reliable reporting across the business. The position is hands-on from the outset and offers the opportunity to build disciplined accounting processes, improve inventory and cost reporting, and contribute to sound financial decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead day-to-day operational accounting activities, including oversight of payables, receivables, the general ledger, and the monthly close process.<br>• Partner with operations to manage bill of materials costing, monitor inventory activity, and analyze cost of goods sold for accuracy and insight.<br>• Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements and assemble reporting materials required for internal and group-level review.<br>• Establish and refine accounting procedures that improve efficiency, consistency, and the accuracy of financial results.<br>• Maintain a strong internal control environment designed to protect company assets and support compliance with established accounting practices.<br>• Collaborate with the Director of Finance on year-end audit preparation and provide documentation and support to external auditors.<br>• Work cross-functionally with leaders and teams throughout the organization to resolve accounting issues and support business objectives.<br>• Contribute to cost analysis efforts by evaluating standard costs, investigating variances, and supporting informed operational decisions.
- 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
- Fairfield, CT
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 110000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Senior Tax Accountant: Public Accounting</strong></p><p>Our client a boutique tax firm servicing Ultra High Net Wort clients continues to build out their office in Fairfield, CT. They are looking for a motivated tax professional to join their respected team. This opportunity offers broad exposure to both business and individual tax matters, along with the chance to build experience across other functions. The team is known for fostering career growth in a collaborative, supportive environment where employees are encouraged to expand their skills and advance their careers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare and review tax returns for high net worth family's, corporations, and partnerships.</p><p>• Support tax planning and compliance efforts by researching regulations and applying guidance to client situations.</p><p>• Work closely with senior team members to identify issues, resolve discrepancies, and maintain high-quality client deliverables.</p><p>• Contribute to audit and consulting engagements to broaden technical knowledge and gain exposure to additional service lines.</p><p>• Communicate with clients and internal teams to gather information, clarify questions, and help keep projects moving efficiently.</p>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Sarasota, FL
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 23.75 - 25 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are seeking an <strong>Accounting Assistant / Bookkeeper</strong> for a temp-to-hire opportunity with a well-established HOA community in Sarasota. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong accounting foundation who enjoys variety, working independently, and interacting with people throughout the day.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>Perform account and bank reconciliations</li><li>Assist with general ledger activity</li><li>Maintain accounting records in <strong>QuickBooks Online</strong></li><li>Process ACH payments and transfers</li><li>Handle light payroll through <strong>ADP</strong></li><li>Assist with annual maintenance fee updates and related accounting</li><li>Answer incoming phone calls and assist with general office needs</li><li>Greet and assist residents, vendors, and prospective buyers/renters</li><li>Maintain and help improve office procedures and documentation</li><li>Provide additional bookkeeping and administrative support as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Charlotte, NC
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 160000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial close, reporting accuracy, and control execution for a major operating segment in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone who can bring structure to a complex public-company environment, strengthen confidence in financial results, and build strong partnerships across finance, audit, and business teams. The position combines hands-on technical accounting leadership with team development and cross-functional collaboration to support reliable, compliant reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process for the assigned business segment, delivering complete and accurate results on schedule.<br>• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses to improve documentation quality and support audit readiness.<br>• Ensure segment-level financial results are properly reflected in consolidated reporting and remain aligned with corporate accounting guidance.<br>• Lead efforts to address control gaps by developing, documenting, and implementing effective accounting processes and oversight activities.<br>• Work closely with internal audit, external auditors, finance leadership, and other stakeholders to execute remediation plans and respond to testing requirements.<br>• Provide accounting support for external reporting deliverables, including schedules and disclosures used in quarterly and annual filings.<br>• Manage and develop accounting managers and senior accountants by setting expectations, coaching performance, and building technical capability.<br>• Partner with operations, FP&A, tax, legal, and IT teams to explain financial outcomes, investigate variances, and maintain sound accounting judgment.<br>• Support reporting improvements through process optimization, automation initiatives, and data quality enhancements affecting segment accounting.
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Albany, NY
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half is partnering with a respected full‑service public accounting firm to identify a skilled Accounting Manager with strong experience in taxation, audits, and financial statement review. This opportunity is ideal for a CPA‑credentialed professional looking to join a firm that values collaboration, invests in its people, and offers a long‑term partnership track for high performers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Oversee multiple tax, audit, and review engagements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery</li><li>Review complex tax returns, financial statements, and supporting documentation</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop staff and senior accountants</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing guidance and resolving issues</li><li>Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and workflow</li><li>Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of GAAP, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance processes and strengthen client service</li></ul><p><strong><u>Salary and Benefits:</u></strong> Base salary ranges from $100,000-$150,000 DOE, with additional bonus opportunities for productivity and new clients. Benefits offered include a 401k w/ 3% match, M/D/V insurance, negotiable PTO, paid holidays, and a flexible hybrid schedule.</p><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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