We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team on a contract basis with the potential for a long-term position in Portland, Oregon. This role is centered on providing critical financial insights and cost management expertise within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will excel in cost analysis, inventory oversight, and collaborating across departments to drive accuracy and efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze and manage cost accounting processes to support manufacturing operations.<br>• Oversee inventory management and ensure accurate record-keeping.<br>• Audit and validate costs, addressing discrepancies such as missing freight charges and outdated records.<br>• Collaborate with teams to streamline and implement cost change updates.<br>• Evaluate and report on standard costs versus purchase price variances to identify areas for improvement.<br>• Contribute to the implementation and testing of Microsoft Dynamics 365, including managing bills of materials (BOMs).<br>• Assist in transitioning from standard costing to a weighted average costing model for raw materials.<br>• Review and interpret data to provide actionable insights that align with business objectives.<br>• Take detailed meeting notes and proactively follow up on action items to ensure completion.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Port Clinton, Ohio. In this role, you will play a key part in analyzing and managing cost data to ensure accurate financial reporting and support operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will collaborate across departments to implement cost-saving strategies and provide valuable insights to drive informed decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze production costs, overhead expenses, and variances to deliver comprehensive reports on cost performance.<br>• Prepare and present detailed cost reports, highlighting trends and actionable insights for management.<br>• Manage inventory accounting processes, including reconciliations and cycle count analysis.<br>• Ensure the accurate valuation of inventory and address discrepancies effectively.<br>• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements within operations.<br>• Maintain and update standard product costs based on changes in labor, materials, and overhead.<br>• Implement and monitor cost-saving initiatives to enhance financial performance.<br>• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements.<br>• Collaborate with production, procurement, and other departments to gather and analyze cost-related data.<br>• Provide financial guidance and support to cross-functional teams within the organization.
<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>
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.
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Azusa, California. In this role, you will evaluate production-related expenses, maintain accurate inventory costing, and provide financial insight that helps leaders improve performance and control spending. This position is ideal for someone with strong experience in a manufacturing setting who can translate cost data into practical business recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine direct labor, raw material, and overhead spending to identify cost trends and explain production performance.<br>• Update and validate standard costs across raw materials, work in process, and finished goods to ensure accurate product valuation.<br>• Produce regular reporting on inventory activity, product margins, and cost performance for management review.<br>• Reconcile inventory movements and balances by reviewing transactions and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Investigate manufacturing variances involving labor efficiency, material usage, and overhead absorption, and summarize findings clearly.<br>• Contribute to monthly and annual close activities by preparing journal entries, supporting schedules, and account reconciliations.<br>• Work closely with production and operations teams to highlight savings opportunities and strengthen cost efficiency initiatives.<br>• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis tied to plant operations and manufacturing output.<br>• Review bills of materials, routing details, and related production records to confirm costing accuracy and data integrity.<br>• Support compliance efforts, internal controls, and audit requests by organizing documentation and providing cost-related analysis.
<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 dedicated Cost Accountant to join our team in Tulare County, California. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing product costs, analyzing variances, and supporting operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration abilities, and a deep understanding of cost accounting principles to drive financial transparency and decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain and update standard costs, including bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and overhead rates.</p><p>• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, delivering actionable insights through detailed reports.</p><p>• Support month-end close activities related to inventory and manufacturing variances.</p><p>• Collaborate with Operations to identify cost drivers and assess the financial impact of production processes.</p><p>• Assist in developing cost models and conducting margin analyses.</p><p>• Act as a subject-matter expert for the company’s ERP system, ensuring data integrity and providing system training.</p><p>• Troubleshoot ERP-related issues and drive enhancements to improve functionality across departments.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and cost transparency.</p><p>• Provide financial guidance for operational decisions, including pricing, capital expenditures, and inventory management.</p><p>• Identify areas for improvement in operational and financial processes, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>If Interested in hearing more, message Ross Wheeler on LinkedIn. </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 seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support accurate cost analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting for our client's frequent needs. This role will typically partner closely with operations and finance teams to monitor costs, improve margins, and ensure financial data integrity.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Homewood, Illinois. In this role, you will oversee and analyze manufacturing job costs, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with company policies. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining financial accuracy, supporting production efficiency, and driving data-driven decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review, validate, and close manufacturing jobs in the Epicor Kinetic system, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.</p><p>• Verify and reconcile all labor, materials, subcontract operations, and quantity completions before job closure.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to open operations, unreported labor, and material variances.</p><p>• Collaborate with production supervisors and shop floor teams to address data errors and missing transactions.</p><p>• Monitor job statuses, exceptions, and aging jobs to ensure timely completion and closure.</p><p>• Analyze job cost variances, including labor, material, and burden, and provide detailed explanations to accounting and operations teams.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end closing processes by ensuring accurate job closures and reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and distribute reports on job costs, variances, and production performance for accounting review.</p><p>• Develop and maintain standard and customized reports in Epicor Kinetic to track production efficiency and cost trends.</p><p>• Assist with audits by providing documentation and explanations related to job costs and production transactions.</p><p><br></p><p>This role will offer a salary between 85K and 90K. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K and paid time off. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI software to find you great job and candidate matches faster.</em></strong></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations by providing accurate cost analysis and reliable inventory reporting in Irving, Texas. This role focuses on evaluating production and material costs, maintaining strong control over inventory records, and helping leadership understand cost performance across the business. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in cost accounting, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to improve accuracy and efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review material usage, production activity, overhead allocation, and finished goods valuation to ensure cost records are complete and accurate.<br>• Examine raw materials, work in process, and finished goods balances to identify discrepancies, trends, and areas requiring correction.<br>• Maintain the integrity of inventory data by improving consistency, supporting automation, and promoting efficient accounting processes.<br>• Reconcile inventory activity tracked in supporting databases, including specialty product categories, to the appropriate general ledger accounts.<br>• Evaluate manufacturing work orders using the company’s costing methodology and confirm that transactions are recorded properly.<br>• Collaborate with operational and administrative teams whose data affects inventory and cost of sales, ensuring timely and accurate information flow.<br>• Assist with monthly close activities by preparing journal entries related to inventory, production activity, and cost of sales.<br>• Administer inventory and job-costing records within Microsoft AX, including setup updates and ongoing maintenance.<br>• Analyze actual production costs against budget expectations and prepare reporting on variances, margins, and overall cost performance.
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 well-established organization is seeking a skilled <strong>Cost Accountant</strong> to support accurate product costing, financial analysis, and inventory reporting within a complex operational environment. This role plays a key part in enhancing cost visibility, strengthening controls, and providing actionable insights to support informed business decisions. The ideal candidate will partner cross-functionally to drive operational efficiency and financial accuracy.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Analyze and maintain standard and actual product costs, including material, labor, and overhead components</li><li>Prepare detailed cost and variance reports to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities</li><li>Perform inventory analysis, including valuation, reconciliations, and cycle count validation</li><li>Investigate operational variances and collaborate with business partners to resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support month-end close activities related to cost accounting, including journal entries and reconciliations</li><li>Ensure accuracy of bills of materials and routing data for proper cost allocation</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling to support financial planning efforts</li><li>Strengthen internal controls related to inventory and cost accounting processes</li><li>Provide cost and margin analysis to support pricing decisions and profitability initiatives</li></ul><p>If you are interested in this opportunity or other Direct Hire opportunities through Robert Half please call Carolyn Barnett at 513.810.3821 </p><p><br></p><p>• Collaborate with accounting, operations, and supply chain teams to improve process efficiency and cost transparency.</p>
<p><strong>*** HYBRID role in Columbia, SC (only 3 days in office) ***</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Seeking a skilled <strong>Cost Accountant </strong>for a global manufacturer, responsible for maintaining all aspects of operations accounting functions for multiple plants in North America. Key duties include managing month-end close for manufacturing and inventory related items, maintaining and analyzing product costs (raw materials, labor, overhead, freight), ensuring accurate standard costing, investigating and minimizing cost variances, and providing actionable insights to operations and supply chain teams. The role requires deep partnership with plant and supply chain leaders to drive cost transparency, process improvements, and achievement of operational KPIs.</p><p><br></p><p>Day-to-day responsibilities involve preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, inventory valuation (including excess and obsolete stock reserves), and supporting product launches and BOM accuracy. </p><p><br></p><p>Occasional travel may be required to NA locations.</p><p><br></p>
<p>This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Cost Accountant – Multi-Entity (Standard Cost Environment)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, or Athens, TN (Hybrid work flexibility)</p><p>Are you a cost accounting expert eager for your next challenge in a high-growth, multi-entity setting? Ready to drive meaningful impact—beyond the spreadsheets—at a company where your analytical prowess powers smarter, leaner, and more profitable operations?</p><p><strong>Here’s Your Opportunity:</strong> Join a dynamic team supporting multiple thriving business entities across Tennessee. This is your chance to wield your expertise in a standard cost environment and collaborate with top-tier leaders who value your voice as much as your skills.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Own:</strong></p><ul><li>Command the standard cost system—lead BOM set-up, cost roll-ups, and on-the-ground costing accuracy.</li><li>Dive into deep-dish variance analyses—material, labor, and overhead—pinpointing root causes and delivering game-changing insights to leadership.</li><li>Inspect every penny: Review landed costs (freight, duties, handling) to ensure flawless product costing.</li><li>Conduct time studies and labor analyses to uncover efficiencies and exact labor costing.</li><li>Team up across operations, engineering, and supply chain to keep cost data airtight and in-sync.</li><li>Spearhead month-end and year-end closings for inventory and cost of goods sold.</li><li>Reconcile inventory and cost accounts, resolve discrepancies, and champion corrective strategies.</li><li>Produce powerful financial reports and present them directly to management.</li><li>Be audit-ready—supporting on inventory and costing.</li><li>Ignite and lead continuous improvement projects to fuel cost savings and profitability.</li></ul><p><strong>Why You’ll Love This Role:</strong></p><ul><li>Location flexibility—enjoy the vibrant cities of Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, or Athens, TN.</li><li>Direct exposure to leadership and multiple business units—a role with real influence and high visibility.</li><li>Boost your career as you power up financial efficiency across a forward-thinking organization.</li></ul><p>Ready to bring your expertise to a team where your work makes a difference across major Tennessee markets?</p><p><strong>Apply now to unlock your full potential and drive the business forward!</strong></p>
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in Irving, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for managing inventory operations and ensuring the accuracy of cost accounting processes across multiple locations. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to collaborate across departments and contribute to the development of efficient procedures and reporting systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee inventory management across various locations, ensuring accurate counts, monitoring levels, and resolving discrepancies.<br>• Conduct regular reconciliation and analysis between inventory systems and Workday to identify trends and potential improvements.<br>• Collaborate with different departments to establish and maintain effective inventory control procedures.<br>• Complete month-end closing duties, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparing financial reports related to inventory and cost of goods sold.<br>• Provide support during internal and external audits concerning inventory and cost accounting.<br>• Respond to store inventory inquiries and address help desk tickets promptly.<br>• Develop and document policies and procedures for inventory and cost accounting operations.<br>• Generate system reports and create custom queries or ad hoc reports as needed.<br>• Ensure store attributes and vendor rebate programs are accurately maintained across all locations.<br>• Work closely with the procurement team to align item and pricing data between inventory systems and Workday.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team. This role plays a critical part in overseeing inventory costing, financial reporting, and performance analysis within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will collaborate with operational and corporate teams to drive financial insights, optimize margins, and support strategic decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee monthly processes for inventory costing and cost of goods accounting to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Manage and maintain organizational routing setups and assist with supply chain purchase orders.</p><p>• Coordinate and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close procedures within established deadlines.</p><p>• Prepare detailed account reconciliations, journal entries, and documentation for audit purposes.</p><p>• Act as a financial partner to operations and corporate teams, analyzing performance data, identifying variances, and proposing actionable improvements.</p><p>• Facilitate the preparation of budgets and forecasts while generating detailed financial reports using Global Insight Software.</p><p>• Provide comprehensive variance analyses to help identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for operational efficiency.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and practices while supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team.</p>
<p><strong>Plant Accountant (Confidential Search)</strong></p><p>Our client, a growing and highly dynamic organization, is seeking a <strong>Plant Accountant</strong> to support operations at a key manufacturing site. This is a high-visibility role within a collaborative leadership team, offering strong exposure to operations and senior leadership. The position provides clear opportunities to expand responsibilities, influence processes, and grow within a multi-location environment.</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> The Plant Accountant will partner closely with plant leadership to deliver financial insights, support decision-making, and ensure accurate and timely reporting. This individual will play a critical role in analyzing performance, monitoring costs, and driving operational efficiency. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and wants to build a long-term career with advancement potential.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities in accordance with established timelines</li><li>Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts; investigate and resolve variances</li><li>Perform account reconciliations, including bank accounts, intercompany balances, and key operational accounts</li><li>Support intercompany transactions and ensure timely and accurate settlements</li><li>Assist with payroll-related postings and reconciliations</li><li>Partner with operations to track labor, project costs, and key performance metrics</li><li>Review open items and resolve discrepancies within accounts payable and other subledgers</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests and maintain strong documentation</li><li>Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency</li><li>Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls</li></ul><p>For immediate and confidential consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131 or apply directly today. </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>
<p>🚨 <strong>Cost Accountant II | Manufacturing | Onsite</strong></p><p> 📍 Maple Grove, MN</p><p> 💰 $80K–$100K (DOE)</p><p>I’m partnering with a growing manufacturing operation seeking a <strong>Cost Accountant II</strong> to own cost integrity, drive variance analysis, and support plant leadership with actionable financial insight.</p><p>This is a hands-on role embedded with operations — ideal for someone who enjoys the shop floor as much as the spreadsheet.</p><p>🔍 What You’ll Own</p><ul><li>Product costing, variance analysis, and standard cost maintenance</li><li>Cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives</li><li>Month-end close support and cost reporting</li><li>Cost-benefit analysis and margin improvement recommendations</li><li>ERP-driven data analysis to support operational decisions</li><li>Internal controls and audit support</li></ul><p>🤝 Operational Partnership</p><ul><li>Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and plant leadership</li><li>Participate in production meetings to support real-time decisions</li><li>Mentor junior accounting staff and foster a strong team culture</li></ul><p>✅ What You Bring</p><ul><li>5+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing</li><li>Strong GL and month-end close experience</li><li>Advanced Excel (PivotTables, lookups, complex formulas)</li><li>ERP experience with large data sets</li><li>GAAP knowledge; CPA is a plus</li></ul><p>This is a high-visibility role with direct impact on profitability and operational performance.</p><p>📩 If this aligns with your background — or you know someone who fits — let’s connect.</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>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our client's team. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining the financial accuracy of inventory and finished goods across multiple locations. As a vital member of the team, you will collaborate closely with plant operations and ensure that all accounting processes are streamlined and efficient.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor and analyze inventory levels to ensure accurate reporting and valuation.</p><p>• Collaborate with plant teams to resolve discrepancies in inventory and accounting processes.</p><p>• Conduct variance analysis to identify and address cost fluctuations.</p><p>• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts related to inventory.</p><p>• Provide detailed financial analysis to support operational decision-making.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with standard cost accounting principles across all locations.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel functions to prepare accurate financial reports and analyses.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual inventory reports.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements in inventory and cost accounting procedures.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team. This position is well suited for someone who can interpret cost data, support accurate inventory valuation, and help improve financial visibility across operations. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, practical experience in manufacturing accounting, and a steady career history that reflects long-term contribution. <br> Key Responsibilities Cost Analysis: Monitor and analyze raw material purchases, inventory, and labor costs to determine profitability. Variance Analysis: Compare production costs, investigating variances by customer, item number, or production job. Inventory Control: Reconcile inventory valuation and conduct cycle counts to ensure accuracy. Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in developing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for production costs. Reporting: Prepare detailed daily, weekly, monthly, annual cost reports, gross margin analysis, and inventory reports for management. System Maintenance: Update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and maintain cost accounting systems to reflect changes in manufacturing methods or ingredient prices. Process Improvement: Collaborate with operations and engineering to implement cost-saving initiatives. Compliance: Ensures accounting entries and authorizations follow Company Accounting Policy and US GAAP. Tax and Regulatory: Assists with tax and other regulatory preparation, filings, and audits. Supports Controller and CFO with special assignment. Responsible for any other task assigned by management. Enforces all company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our dynamic manufacturing team in Rock Island, Illinois. This role is essential in ensuring accurate cost management and inventory oversight, while supporting pricing strategies and profitability analysis. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cost accounting and inventory processes to drive efficiency and contribute to business success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze and update inventory costs regularly to ensure accuracy and alignment with current data.<br>• Manage pricing and cost structures in compliance with U.S. tariffs, keeping leadership updated on relevant changes.<br>• Develop and maintain internal controls to guarantee timely and correct inventory transaction postings.<br>• Monitor inventory balances and oversee monthly cycle count procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy.<br>• Prepare quarterly cost and pricing adjustments for key customers, reflecting market trends and internal factors.<br>• Design and document efficient inventory transaction processes, including the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).<br>• Conduct monthly inventory reconciliations and closing activities to produce accurate reporting and analysis.<br>• Perform profitability analyses for products and collaborate with management on strategies to improve margins.<br>• Assist in the annual calculation of overhead costs, ensuring precise inputs and recalculations.<br>• Support periodic physical inventory counts, coordinating preparation and ensuring accurate results.