We are looking for a motivated early-career Data Analyst to support utility and sustainability-related data work for a long-term contract opportunity based in Chicago, Illinois. This position is ideal for an entry-level candidate or a detail-oriented individual who enjoys organizing complex information, improving data quality, and turning numbers into practical business insight. You will work closely with finance, real estate, and sustainability partners to help monitor utility spending, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support informed decision-making in a hybrid environment with three in-office days each week.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and maintain large volumes of utility data, including invoices for services such as electricity, gas, water, and waste, to help ensure records are complete and accurate.<br>• Examine billing information against agreements and supporting documents to identify discrepancies, support reconciliations, and promote cost control.<br>• Clean, standardize, and organize data from multiple sources so it can be used reliably for tracking, analysis, and reporting.<br>• Assist with dashboards, summaries, and visual reports that present findings clearly to finance, real estate, sustainability, and leadership stakeholders.<br>• Prepare data for sustainability-related reporting, including utility consumption, emissions tracking, and other environmental performance measures.<br>• Document data sources, assumptions, and review steps to strengthen auditability, consistency, and internal controls.<br>• Partner with internal teams as well as outside vendors or utility providers to resolve data questions and improve reporting quality.<br>• Contribute to process improvements in invoice handling, data validation, and recurring analysis to make reporting more efficient over time.
<p>We are seeking a Security Analyst to support and enhance the organization’s cybersecurity posture. This role will focus on monitoring security events, investigating incidents, maintaining compliance standards, and supporting enterprise Microsoft environments.</p>
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Billing Coordinator to join our team in Washington, DC. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the full-cycle billing process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and client satisfaction in a fast-paced legal environment. </p><p><br></p><ul><li>Manage the full-cycle legal billing process, including preparing, reviewing, and editing client invoices </li><li>Ensure billing accuracy and compliance with client guidelines and internal policies </li><li>Collaborate with attorneys and internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies and inquiries </li><li>Maintain strong relationships with clients by providing clear and detail oriented communication </li><li>Analyze billing data and prepare reports as needed </li><li>Support process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Medical Biller/Collections Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Mt. Laurel Township, New Jersey. In this role, you will play a key part in managing billing and accounts receivable tasks for Medicare and Medicaid while ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial health of a respected organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and submit claims for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding claims to ensure timely payment.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve medical billing denials and appeal claims when necessary.</p><p>• Collaborate with healthcare providers and insurance companies to address discrepancies or issues in billing.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of billing activities and payment statuses.</p><p>• Handle hospital billing tasks, including verifying patient information and coding procedures correctly.</p><p>• Provide support for resolving patient billing inquiries and concerns with strong attention to detail.</p><p>• Stay informed about changes in healthcare billing regulations and industry standards.</p><p>• Assist in identifying process improvements to enhance billing efficiency and reduce errors.</p>
A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), is seeking an experienced Medical Biller/Collector to join their revenue cycle team. This Medical Biller/Collector will be responsible for billing, follow-up, and collections activities to ensure timely reimbursement from insurance carriers, government payers, and patients. The ideal candidate for the Medical Biller/Collector role will have strong knowledge of medical billing processes, payer guidelines, and accounts receivable follow-up.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br>Submit accurate and timely medical claims to insurance carriers and government payers<br>Follow up on unpaid, denied, or underpaid claims and resolve billing discrepancies<br>Work accounts receivable reports and maintain collection efforts to reduce outstanding balances<br>Investigate claim rejections and denials, and take corrective action for resubmission or appeal<br>Post payments, adjustments, and denials as needed<br>Communicate with payers, patients, and internal staff regarding billing questions and account resolution<br>Maintain compliance with billing regulations, payer requirements, and organizational policies<br>Support revenue cycle activities including claims review, payment reconciliation, and account research<br>Document collection activity and account status updates accurately in the billing system
Are you a driven and detail-oriented detail oriented with strong experience in billing and collections? Do you enjoy learning and adapting to new systems in a dynamic work environment? We’re looking for a Medical Billing/Collections Specialist to join our team and contribute to the success of our mental health practice. This role involves working within our proprietary Windows-based billing software—a user-friendly system that’s easy to master—with training and support available every step of the way. <br> The right candidate will bring at least 2 years of billing and collections experience, demonstrate common sense, and show a willingness to ask questions when facing challenges. You won’t need coding expertise, but you should have a clear understanding of medical billing processes. <br> Key Responsibilities Utilize in-house proprietary billing software to manage billing and collections tasks. Process accounts with accuracy, maintaining compliance with billing procedures and organizational standards. Take initiative to master the software tools provided, ensuring correct workflows and timely account management. Address billing issues and resolve account discrepancies while adhering to ICD-10 standards (no coding experience required). Progress through a structured training program that starts with simpler accounts and builds toward more complex tasks as your understanding deepens. Communicate effectively with teammates, supervisors, and external stakeholders to achieve timely resolutions for billing inquiries. Exhibit a proactive, aggressive attitude toward learning and performing your duties at a high standard.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Analyst to support inventory planning and procurement activities for a retail operation in West Coxsackie, New York. This role focuses on evaluating purchasing data, monitoring demand patterns, and coordinating orders to help maintain product availability across assigned vendors and brands. The ideal candidate will use strong analytical judgment to improve inventory performance, support supplier coordination, and provide accurate reporting that informs business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze demand trends, sales patterns, and vendor needs to determine appropriate purchasing activity for assigned products.<br>• Review order requests and prepare purchase orders with a high level of accuracy while ensuring supporting records are complete and up to date.<br>• Monitor forecasts and identify unusual changes, then partner with business stakeholders to refine planning assumptions and ordering decisions.<br>• Evaluate stock positions across warehouse locations and adjust replenishment strategies to reduce shortages, excess inventory, and unnecessary transfers.<br>• Track open orders, confirm delivery timing, and work with carriers and suppliers to address delays, discrepancies, or other fulfillment issues.<br>• Maintain item, cost, and purchasing data to ensure reliable information is available for ordering, reporting, and operational analysis.<br>• Build and use Excel-based reports and data queries to assess purchasing performance, inventory efficiency, and historical cost trends.<br>• Coordinate communication with sales teams, suppliers, carriers, and management to resolve exceptions, support claims activity, and keep inventory flowing effectively.<br>• Provide cross-functional backup support for related planning and replenishment responsibilities as business needs require.
We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to strengthen financial insight and decision support for our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will work closely with teams across finance, operations, sales, supply chain, and leadership to translate business performance into clear analysis and practical recommendations. This position is ideal for a finance specialist who enjoys building models, improving reporting, and helping guide planning activities through accurate and timely analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead support for the annual budgeting cycle, recurring forecasts, and longer-term financial planning activities.<br>• Evaluate operating results against plans and prior expectations, highlighting trends, risks, and the factors influencing performance.<br>• Produce reporting materials for leadership, including dashboards, variance reviews, and presentation-ready financial summaries.<br>• Develop and maintain financial models used for scenario evaluation, margin analysis, pricing decisions, and business improvement efforts.<br>• Review manufacturing cost performance across materials, labor, inventory, and overhead to identify variances and cost drivers.<br>• Assess product and customer profitability to help inform portfolio strategy and commercial decision-making.<br>• Assist with month-end close by reviewing accruals, researching unexpected results, and resolving financial discrepancies.<br>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance reporting quality, streamline analysis, and strengthen financial processes.<br>• Deliver responsive ad hoc analysis and provide documentation or support needed for audit-related requests.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Analyst to support business analysis initiatives in Manhattan, New York. This Long-term Contract position focuses on transforming project needs into tailored data outputs, delivering clear insights that help project managers make informed decisions. The role also involves evaluating operational workflows, identifying meaningful data points, and using technical tools such as Snowflake and regular expressions to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop customized data reports based on project specifications and business needs.</p><p>• Manage the full data reporting lifecycle, from gathering requirements through final delivery of actionable outputs.</p><p>• Extract, validate, and organize key information to support project managers in planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Review business processes to identify opportunities where data analysis can improve performance and visibility.</p><p>• Create and maintain regular expression rules to structure, classify, or filter data effectively.</p><p>• Write and execute Snowflake queries to retrieve, analyze, and prepare datasets for reporting purposes.</p><p>• Ensure data results are accurate, consistent, and presented in formats aligned with stakeholder expectations.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a highly visible role provides information and conducts analysis on total company financial performance, outlook, and plan. You will analyze business unit performance and coordinate interactions with business unit finance leaders to optimize our financial processes and results.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze business unit performance on a monthly and quarterly basis focusing on critical business drivers</li><li>Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting efforts, setting timelines and coordinating with team members to define deliverables</li><li>Establish a relationship with Group VPs of Finance, business unit controllers and corporate staff</li><li>Lead month and quarter end close processes, tracking and communicating financial results to senior leadership</li><li>Maintain financial reporting systems and tools, partnering with IT to suggest and implement system enhancements</li><li>Develop various financial models such as debt offerings, financial projections and rating agencies</li><li>Assess applicability and lead adoption of improvements and enhancements on existing processes (e.g. Robotic Process Automation)</li><li>Monitor and assess the Company's internal control environment. Provide recommendations for enhancements and best practices</li><li>Special projects as assigned or directed such as acquisition analysis, Board presentations, etc.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support financial accuracy and operational decision-making within a manufacturing environment in Gaffney, South Carolina. This role focuses on analyzing production costs, maintaining reliable standard costing data, and delivering insights that help improve efficiency and margin performance. The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting expertise and a practical understanding of how financial information supports plant operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze manufacturing expenses, material usage, labor activity, and overhead to provide clear insight into product and production costs.<br>• Maintain and refine standard cost data to help ensure accurate inventory valuation and dependable financial reporting.<br>• Review cost variances on a regular basis, identify underlying drivers, and communicate findings with recommendations for corrective action.<br>• Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to strengthen cost controls and support informed business decisions.<br>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports that highlight trends in production performance, spending, and profitability.<br>• Support month-end closing activities related to inventory, cost allocations, and manufacturing accounting entries.<br>• Evaluate cost structures and assist in developing analyses that improve pricing, budgeting, and forecasting activities.<br>• Contribute to process improvements involving costing methods, reporting accuracy, and financial workflows, including changes to internal systems when needed.
<p>We are looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to support financial accuracy and operational insight for manufacturing activities in Littleton, Colorado. This position focuses on inventory valuation, cost analysis, and financial reporting while partnering with cross-functional teams to improve processes and strengthen decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business recommendations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain and enhance cost accounting processes and financial controls to support accurate reporting and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Review inventory balances, production activity, and related transactions to help ensure assets are valued correctly and protected through effective controls.</p><p>• Calculate manufacturing variances, investigate key drivers, and communicate findings to operations partners to support timely performance analysis.</p><p>• Partner with business and plant stakeholders to build profit and loss plans for assigned product lines and contribute cost estimates for new offerings.</p><p>• Assess inventory and production procedures, identify control gaps or inefficiencies, and recommend practical improvements to strengthen accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Support the creation and maintenance of standard costs for designated product lines and compare actual results against expected performance.</p><p>• Analyze general ledger and subledger data, research unusual items, and resolve discrepancies to improve the reliability of financial information.</p><p>• Prepare period-over-period financial comparisons and summarize results with clear commentary for management review.</p><p>• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on cost-related transactions, accounting procedures, and reporting expectations.</p><p>• Expand reporting capabilities by leveraging enterprise systems and financial applications to deliver more useful operational and accounting insight.</p>
<p><strong>📈 Cost Analyst – Long Beach, CA | Hybrid | Manufacturing | High-Growth Opportunity</strong></p><p>We’re seeking a <strong>Cost Analyst</strong> to join our manufacturing team in <strong>Long Beach</strong>. If you're detail-oriented, love digging into <strong>inventory and costing</strong>, and have a passion for <strong>improving processes</strong>, this is your opportunity to grow with a fast-moving company.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze inventory and product costing data to support month-end close</li><li>Prepare journal entries, reconcile GL accounts, and ensure financial accuracy</li><li>Validate inventory reports and stock valuations</li><li>Work cross-functionally to streamline cost and inventory processes</li><li>Identify variances, investigate root causes, and recommend improvements</li><li>Use ERP systems to manage cost and inventory data</li><li>Support audits and provide documentation as needed</li></ul><p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory processes</li><li>Experience in manufacturing environments preferred</li><li>Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel</li><li>A mindset for continuous improvement and process optimization</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>High-growth</strong> company with room to advance</li><li><strong>Hybrid schedule</strong> (mix of on-site and remote)</li><li>Competitive salary + full benefits</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013216885 email resume to [email protected]</p>
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Greeley, Colorado. In this role, you will play a critical part in analyzing and managing financial data related to manufacturing operations, ensuring cost efficiency and accuracy. This position requires an individual with keen attention to detail and a strong background in cost accounting and manufacturing processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze and monitor manufacturing costs to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Develop and maintain standard cost accounting systems to track production expenses.<br>• Review and update cost structures to reflect changes in production methods or materials.<br>• Prepare detailed cost analysis reports to support decision-making processes.<br>• Collaborate with production and procurement teams to optimize cost efficiency.<br>• Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual costs and budgeted amounts.<br>• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities related to manufacturing expenses.<br>• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.<br>• Provide insights and recommendations for cost reduction and process improvement.<br>• Support audits and internal reviews by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in California. This position is responsible for strengthening cost accounting practices, supporting accurate financial reporting, and providing insight into inventory, cost of sales, and margin performance. The role also offers the opportunity to guide entry-level team members, improve accounting processes, and partner with operations in a manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities tied to inventory, cost of sales, and revenue-related transactions, ensuring timely and accurate close results.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain reliable financial records and compliance with internal policies and applicable standards.</p><p>• Review gross margin performance and develop analyses that highlight cost trends, variances, and opportunities to improve reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Lead inventory-related accounting tasks, including audit support, cycle count review, and evaluation of inventory balances within a manufacturing setting.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor a small team of cost accounting and estimating professionals, helping build capability in government-focused cost accounting practices.</p><p>• Perform detailed variance analysis on production and standard costs to identify root causes and support corrective actions with cross-functional partners.</p><p>• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting compliance-focused reviews.</p><p>• Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support a high-performing finance organization.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial operations within a manufacturing environment in the Triad. This role partners closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate cost reporting, meaningful analysis, and practical financial insights. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory-related accounting, and reporting that helps guide operational and business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build, maintain, and refine standard cost structures while investigating cost variances and explaining financial drivers to management.</p><p>• Coordinate annual standard cost revisions and ensure cost assumptions are updated to reflect current operating conditions.</p><p>• Prepare recurring financial and operational reports, including KPI summaries, variance analysis, and performance updates for plant leadership.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by developing financial projections and monitoring results against plan.</p><p>• Assist research, development, and commercial teams by estimating costs for new products and supporting pricing-related analysis.</p><p>• Complete month-end and year-end journal entries, reconcile general ledger activity, and help ensure timely and accurate financial close processes.</p><p>• Create daily, weekly, and monthly management reports that provide visibility into plant performance, spending, and production costs.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance by analyzing trends, modeling outcomes, and recommending data-driven actions.</p><p>• Support audit and tax preparation by compiling schedules, documentation, and other required financial information.</p><p>• Maintain awareness of applicable accounting guidance and regulatory updates while handling ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed.</p>
<p><strong>Sr. Cost Accountant – Manufacturing</strong></p><p><strong>Hauppauge, Long Island, NY</strong></p><p><strong>Anna Parson at Robert Half </strong>is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company in Hauppauge seeking a <strong>Sr. Cost Accountant</strong>. This role will support inventory accuracy, cost analysis, and operational decision-making in a fast-paced production environment.</p><p><strong>As the Sr. Cost Accountant, you will: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare inventory accounting reconciliations, rollforwards, journal entries, inventory reserve analyses, and handle all aspects of the month end close related to Inventory/COGS to inventory balances are accurate and properly reflected in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Analyze standard costing, labor, overhead, manufacturing variances, and margins at the product and batch level</li><li>Update and maintain cost data tied to bills of materials and manufacturing processes</li><li>Partner with operations and plant leadership to review expenses, improve cost visibility, and strengthen controls</li><li>Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and audit support</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance reporting accuracy, processes, and cost controls</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role</strong></p><ul><li>High-impact role within a growing manufacturing organization</li><li>Strong visibility to operations and leadership</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits</li></ul><p><strong>Contact Anna Parson at Robert Half</strong> if you’re a hands-on Cost Accountant looking for a stable, growth-oriented manufacturing opportunity on Long Island or apply today.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant/Senior Accountant in Solano County, California. This position supports accurate financial reporting while providing meaningful cost and inventory insights that help leaders make informed business decisions. The role works closely with accounting, operations, sourcing, and finance teams to strengthen profitability, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance financial processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial results.</p><p>• Maintain reliable accounting records and prepare reports that support compliance with U.S. accounting standards and internal reporting needs.</p><p>• Analyze product costs, standard costs, and manufacturing variances to identify trends and recommend improvements.</p><p>• Monitor inventory accounting activities, including reconciliations, valuation reviews, and asset-related analysis.</p><p>• Partner with operations and sourcing teams to evaluate cost drivers and provide financial insight on production performance.</p><p>• Develop and refine cost accounting procedures that improve visibility into margins, efficiency, and operational results.</p><p>• Use ERP and financial systems, including NetSuite when applicable, to support reporting, analysis, and process effectiveness.</p><p>• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that strengthen controls, streamline workflows, and support ongoing operational improvement.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Ventura County, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent opportunity. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who brings strong experience in inventory valuation, product costing, and manufacturing finance within a fast-paced environment. The position will play a key part in maintaining accurate cost data, supporting financial analysis, and helping the business make informed operational decisions using ERP systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage product and inventory costing activities, ensuring financial records accurately reflect manufacturing and inventory transactions.</p><p>• Review standard costs and analyze variances to identify trends, operational issues, and opportunities for improved cost control.</p><p>• Partner with accounting and operations teams to support month-end close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and production reporting.</p><p>• Prepare cost analysis and reporting that supports budgeting, forecasting, and business performance reviews.</p><p>• Maintain and validate inventory-related data within ERP and MS Excel to support reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Reconcile inventory balances and investigate discrepancies across systems, production records, and general ledger accounts.</p><p>• Support process improvements involving cost accounting workflows, including system-related updates or reporting enhancements when needed.</p><p>• Use advanced Excel tools to organize financial data, perform analysis, and present findings to stakeholders clearly and accurately.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in Napa, California. In this role, you will focus on budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing production and farming operations while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. Your expertise will be vital in maintaining accurate inventory records, performing reconciliations, and managing cost allocations to support efficient financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities related to production and farming operations.<br>• Prepare detailed budget-to-actual analyses and provide variance explanations.<br>• Conduct periodic inventory reconciliations to align physical counts with system records for bulk wine inventories.<br>• Reconcile inventory subledgers with the general ledger on a monthly basis.<br>• Create balance sheet account reconciliations for inventory, overhead, vineyard costs, and other production accounts.<br>• Develop bills of materials (BOM) costing for finished goods, including bulk wine, dry goods, and overhead allocations.<br>• Generate management reports on inventory metrics such as cost per gallon, harvest expenses, and supply chain analytics.<br>• Manage harvest cost closeout processes, including allocation of estate fruit, purchased fruit, and crush overhead costs.<br>• Support bulk wine-related contract administration and ensure accurate system setup for purchased grapes, bulk wine, and custom winemaking agreements.<br>• Assist with inventory cycle counts across various locations to maintain accuracy and control.
<p>A growing manufacturing company is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role will support plant operations and finance leadership by analyzing manufacturing costs, monitoring inventory activity, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with operations and production teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>Cost Analysis & Reporting</p><p>• Track, analyze, and report on production costs including raw materials, labor, and overhead</p><p>• Prepare monthly cost reports and present findings to plant leadership and finance teams</p><p>• Compare standard costs to actual costs and explain variances</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements</p><p><br></p><p>Inventory Management</p><p>• Monitor and reconcile inventory balances including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods</p><p>• Ensure accurate inventory valuation in compliance with accounting standards</p><p>• Partner with production teams to review and adjust Bills of Materials (BOMs) as needed</p><p>• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventory processes, and inventory reporting</p><p><br></p><p>Budgeting & Forecasting</p><p>• Assist in preparing annual budgets and rolling forecasts related to manufacturing costs</p><p>• Provide input on cost projections for new product launches and production trials</p><p>• Support financial planning and operational decision-making through detailed cost analysis</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to John Miller for immediate consideration. </p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Lancaster, New York. This role focuses on strengthening manufacturing cost visibility, supporting inventory accuracy, and delivering financial insights that help improve operational performance. The ideal candidate will work closely with finance and operations leaders to evaluate results, explain cost drivers, and help guide practical process improvements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze standard costing results across inventory, production activity, and plant performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities.<br>• Coordinate annual standard cost updates in partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate product costing.<br>• Review manufacturing and operational results, translate findings into actionable recommendations, and support follow-through on corrective measures.<br>• Collaborate with plant and management teams to better understand production performance and enhance cost efficiency.<br>• Maintain costing data, including product structures and routing information, to support reliable financial reporting and operational analysis.<br>• Reconcile inventory-related accounts and manufacturing variances while working with operations to reduce inefficiencies and improve absorption performance.<br>• Prepare accounting entries related to inventory activity, reserves, and period-end accruals with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Investigate labor, overhead, and purchase price variances and communicate key drivers and conclusions to leadership.<br>• Support physical inventory activities and cycle count programs while partnering with operations to improve inventory accuracy and costing processes.<br>• Assist management with internal control activities, including testing, documentation, and ongoing compliance support.
<p>This role is integral to providing accurate financial insights, analyzing cost data, and supporting operational decision-making. The ideal candidate is proficient in cost accounting within manufacturing environments and excels in delivering actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with operations teams to conduct cycle counts and physical inventory audits, including identifying root causes and providing analytical support.</p><p>• Manage the annual standard cost update process, ensuring accurate allocations and cost build-ups.</p><p>• Analyze standard costs, margins, and variances to ensure precise production costing.</p><p>• Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and engineering teams to refine material, labor, overhead, and other cost components.</p><p>• Provide accurate cost data to support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end financial close processes.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with cost-related financial close activities.</p><p>• Maintain and update cost drivers, assumptions, and job costing standards, both annually and on an ad-hoc basis.</p><p>• Identify cost-saving opportunities by monitoring cost drivers and recommending process improvements.</p><p>• Generate and manage daily, weekly, and monthly operational and cost-related reports.</p><p>• Act as a trusted resource for operations and leadership, delivering insightful analysis and recommendations to support strategic decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Please send resumes directly to Chelsea Halon - chelsea.halon@roberthalf com </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>
<p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in Hudson, New Hampshire. This position plays a key role in supporting financial accuracy, analyzing manufacturing costs, and providing insight that helps maintain strong margin performance. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and is comfortable working across inventory, fixed assets, reconciliations, and monthly reporting activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly and annual closing activities related to cost accounting, ensuring financial data is complete, accurate, and submitted on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee inventory-related accounting records, reporting, and cycle count programs to support reliable stock valuation and operational accuracy.</p><p>• Analyze product and order-level costs to confirm margins align with business targets, investigating discrepancies and escalating significant findings promptly.</p><p>• Review indirect material expenses and verify that cost allocations are applied properly within the accounting system.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts each month to support the accuracy of revenue and cost reporting.</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, retirements, and monthly depreciation, while ensuring the register remains current and accurate.</p><p>• Contribute to the annual budgeting process by helping assess labor assumptions, overhead structure, and burden rates.</p><p>• Support audits, respond to special financial analysis requests, and recommend process enhancements that strengthen accounting controls and efficiency.</p>