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Cost Accountant

Hollis, NH
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in Southern, New Hampshire. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial data for manufacturing operations, delivering meaningful cost insights, and supporting business decisions with clear analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in standard costing, inventory accounting, and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities:• Direct monthly and annual closing activities by preparing journal entries, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring timely financial reporting.• Produce and interpret recurring financial reports, including monthly statements, margin performance, and profitability by product line.• Maintain and refine standard costing data, including annual updates to labor and overhead rates and ongoing evaluation of cost trends.• Manage inventory-related accounting processes such as valuation reviews, account tie-outs, cycle count support, reserve analysis, and manufacturing transaction oversight.• Examine cost of goods sold, production variances, material usage, and inventory activity to identify issues and highlight opportunities for operational improvement.• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations leaders to track savings initiatives, evaluate capital spending, and support new product efforts from a financial perspective.• Contribute to the development of the annual budget, quarterly outlooks, long-range planning, and special financial analyses as business needs arise.• Present monthly financial outcomes, margin insights, and performance indicators to senior leadership in a clear and actionable manner.
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Plainview, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Cost Accountant / Manufacturing AccountantLocation: Plainview, Long Island, NYAnna Parson, Robert Half is working with a well-established manufacturing company in Plainview, Long Island, NY seeking either an experienced Cost Accountant or a motivated Accountant with manufacturing experience who is eager to develop expertise in cost accounting. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organization that offers strong mentorship, outstanding benefits, and a collaborative team-oriented culture.As the Cost Accountant / Manufacturing Accountant, you will: <ul><li>Analyze product costs, inventory transactions, and manufacturing variances leveraging your strong analytical skills and advanced Excel</li><li>Assist with month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Support inventory accounting and costing processes including Bill of Materials reviews and updates</li><li>Partner with operations and production teams to improve financial visibility</li><li>Monitor material, labor, and overhead costs, allocations and identify trends</li><li>Help maintain accurate inventory records and support physical inventory counts</li><li>Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects</li></ul>What's Offered as Cost Accountant / Manufacturing Accountant:<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Collaborative and supportive leadership team</li></ul>If you have manufacturing accounting experience and are interested in building or expanding your cost accounting expertise, we'd love to hear from you.For immediate and confidential consideration, contact Anna Parson at Robert Half.
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance activities in Trevor, Wisconsin. This role focuses on product costing, inventory accuracy, and timely financial reporting while working closely with operations, purchasing, production, and finance partners. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, manufacturing accounting knowledge, and the ability to identify opportunities that improve cost visibility and operating performance. Responsibilities: • Manage and refine standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead to keep product costing current and reliable. • Review bills of materials and production routings to confirm they accurately reflect manufacturing methods and resource usage. • Examine variances across materials, labor, overhead, scrap, and output, then communicate findings and practical recommendations to improve margins. • Partner with operations and supply chain teams to align costing assumptions with actual plant activity, purchasing trends, and production processes. • Calculate and maintain annual labor and overhead rates used in standard costing based on budget expectations and operational performance. • Reconcile inventory-related accounts, prepare supporting journal entries, and investigate differences between subledger and general ledger balances. • Monitor inventory valuation, reserves, obsolete stock, and slow-moving items to support accurate financial statements and sound controls. • Assist with cycle counts, physical inventory programs, audit requests, and documentation tied to costing methodologies and inventory balances. • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, financial analysis, transfer pricing support, and system or process improvement initiatives related to cost accounting.
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Madisonville, KY
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Madisonville, Kentucky, where this role will support financial accuracy and help improve plant performance. This position works closely with operations and leadership to turn cost data into practical insights that support better decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in manufacturing finance and enjoys analyzing trends, investigating variances, and strengthening reporting processes. Responsibilities: • Maintain accurate product cost data and help ensure inventory balances support dependable financial reporting. • Evaluate production expenses by reviewing labor, materials, overhead, yields, and operating variances to identify performance trends. • Research differences between inventory records and the general ledger, then recommend improvements that strengthen accuracy and control. • Collaborate with plant and operations leaders to assess spending patterns and uncover opportunities to improve cost efficiency. • Compare actual manufacturing results with budgets and forecasts, highlighting key drivers and preparing useful recommendations. • Facilitate recurring financial performance discussions, presenting results, explaining notable variances, and supporting follow-up actions. • Act as a finance partner to manufacturing teams by providing analysis that helps resolve issues and improve operational effectiveness.
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Denver, CO
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 94000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Maintain and enhance cost accounting processes and financial controls to support accurate reporting and compliance with accounting standards.• Review inventory balances, production activity, and related transactions to help ensure assets are valued correctly and protected through effective controls.• Calculate manufacturing variances, investigate key drivers, and communicate findings to operations partners to support timely performance analysis.• Partner with business and plant stakeholders to build profit and loss plans for assigned product lines and contribute cost estimates for new offerings.• Assess inventory and production procedures, identify control gaps or inefficiencies, and recommend practical improvements to strengthen accuracy and consistency.• Support the creation and maintenance of standard costs for designated product lines and compare actual results against expected performance.• Analyze general ledger and subledger data, research unusual items, and resolve discrepancies to improve the reliability of financial information.• Prepare period-over-period financial comparisons and summarize results with clear commentary for management review.• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on cost-related transactions, accounting procedures, and reporting expectations.• Expand reporting capabilities by leveraging enterprise systems and financial applications to deliver more useful operational and accounting insight.
2026-07-19T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Ventura, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Ventura, California. This position will focus on maintaining accurate product costing, reviewing cost performance, and delivering reporting that helps leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard cost accounting, manufacturing analysis, and financial systems used to manage inventory and production costs. Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain standard costs by reviewing material, labor, and overhead activity and investigating significant variances. • Prepare recurring monthly financial reporting that highlights performance patterns, explains cost movements, and offers practical recommendations. • Analyze manufacturing variances and cost of goods sold each month to improve cost visibility and support operational decision-making. • Review and update product cost structures for new items as well as existing inventory to ensure accurate valuation. • Assist with external audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting compliance requirements. • Work closely with operational and finance leaders on special analyses, planning efforts, and other business initiatives. • Use systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, and advanced Excel tools to manage data and produce insights.
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Austin, TX
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are working with a high-growth company here in Austin that’s building something really impressive — and they’re hiring a Cost Accountant to join a sharp, collaborative team.This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to own cost accounting in a fast-moving environment, get visibility to leadership, and be part of a company that’s scaling quickly. Why this role stands out:<ul><li>High-growth environment with strong momentum</li><li>Equity/stock included</li><li>Opportunity to make a real impact (not just maintain the status quo)</li><li> Work alongside a strong, down-to-earth team</li><li>Austin-based, in-office role — collaborative environment (not sitting on a manufacturing floor all day)</li></ul>WWhat you’ll be doing:<ul><li>Own and improve cost accounting processes</li><li>Analyze inventory, COGS, and manufacturing variances</li><li>Partner with operations to drive better financial visibility</li><li>Support month-end close and reporting</li><li>Help scale systems and processes as the company grows</li></ul>
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Los Alamitos, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Staff Accountant – Make an Impact with a Mission-Driven OrganizationAre you an accounting professional who wants your work to make a meaningful difference? We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative and purpose-driven organization where financial accuracy and accountability help support important programs, services, and long-term organizational success.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment, values continuous learning, and wants to contribute to an organization making a positive impact in the community.Why Join Us?<ul><li>Meaningful work that supports a mission-driven organization</li><li>Collaborative and supportive team culture</li><li>Opportunity to develop and expand your accounting skills</li><li>Stable organization with long-term career potential</li><li>Positive work environment that values integrity, accountability, and teamwork</li></ul>Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and record journal entries to ensure financial transactions are accurately reflected in the accounting records.</li><li>Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts, ensuring proper classification and documentation of financial activity.</li><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and analysis by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.</li><li>Support sales tax, corporate tax, and other compliance-related accounting activities.</li><li>Review financial records and transactions to ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Utilize accounting systems and Excel to organize financial data, improve reporting accuracy, and support decision-making.</li><li>Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues across departments to provide excellent internal customer service and support organizational goals.</li><li>Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and strengthen financial controls.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.</li><li>2+ years of accounting experience.</li><li>Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.</li><li>Experience preparing journal entries and financial schedules.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.</li><li>Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.</li></ul>If you're looking for an opportunity where your accounting expertise can contribute to something bigger while continuing to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you. 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 00460-0013440518 . email resume to [email protected]
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in California. This role is responsible for driving accurate product costing, supporting financial close activities tied to inventory and cost of sales, and helping maintain strong compliance across accounting operations. The position also offers the opportunity to guide entry-level team members, strengthen reporting quality, and identify practical improvements that enhance efficiency in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Manage monthly and quarterly accounting activities related to inventory valuation, cost of sales, and associated financial reporting. • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate close results. • Analyze gross margin performance, investigate cost fluctuations, and provide insights that support informed business decisions. • Oversee inventory-related accounting processes, including cycle count support, audit preparation, and resolution of discrepancies. • Maintain and improve standard costing practices and cost accounting procedures within a manufacturing setting. • Support compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and government contracting requirements. • Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate operational results, explain cost variances, and improve financial accuracy. • Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to cost accounting and estimating staff to strengthen team capability and consistency. • Assist with internal and external audit requests by organizing documentation and responding to financial inquiries. • Recommend and help implement process enhancements that improve reporting efficiency, data integrity, and overall accounting performance.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Turlock, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 43 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations in California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who can turn production and financial data into clear cost insights that support sound business decisions. The role focuses on maintaining accurate cost records, evaluating standard costing performance, and partnering with plant and finance teams to strengthen cost control. If interested, reach out to Jason Lee or Lisa Woolworth for more information. Responsibilities:• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, and production results to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improved financial performance.• Maintain and update standard cost data to reflect materials, labor, and overhead inputs with a high degree of accuracy.• Prepare recurring cost reports and variance analyses that help leadership understand plant performance and key cost drivers.• Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance stakeholders to review production data and support cost-focused decision-making.• Reconcile inventory and cost-related accounts to ensure financial records align with operational activity.• Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes by providing reliable manufacturing cost information.• Review costing assumptions and recommend adjustments that improve reporting accuracy and strengthen internal controls.• Assist with cost analysis tied to process changes, production efficiency, and other operational initiatives when needed.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Parsippany, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Mid-size manufacturing company in Passaic County is looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join their growing team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a financial professional with hands-on experience in standard cost accounting and inventory management to make a significant impact in a dynamic, product-driven environment. Great exposure to more Sr. levels in the organization and a great career track! Key Responsibilities:· Maintain and update standard cost systems, analyzing variances and recommending process improvements.· Oversee day-to-day inventory accounting, including cycle counts, reconciliations, and adjustments to ensure accurate financial reporting.· Partner with operations to analyze cost drivers, identify trends, and provide actionable insights that inform strategic decisions.· Prepare, review, and present detailed cost reports, working closely with the finance and production teams.· Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities related to inventory and cost accounting.Requirements:· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.· Minimum of 2+ years’ cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.· Strong expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting.· Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.· Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Somerville, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
South Jersey client within the construction/manufacturing industry is looking to staff a Cost Accountant with a strong background in standard costing and can thrive in a product-based 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. What you get to do everyday· Maintain and analyze standard costs, ensuring accuracy across products, inventory, and manufacturing processes. · Prepare cost analyses, inventory valuations, and variance reporting to support operational and financial decision-making. · Partner with operations and production teams to investigate material, labor, and overhead variances while identifying opportunities for cost improvements. · Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting. · Monitor inventory transactions and support cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure inventory accuracy. · Prepare and maintain cost accounting schedules, reports, and supporting documentation. · Ensure accounting records and financial reporting are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). · Collaborate with cross-functional departments to improve financial processes and strengthen internal controls. · Support budgeting, forecasting, and special projects as needed.
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Raymond, ME
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support accurate product costing and financial analysis for manufacturing operations in Raymond, Maine area. This role focuses on evaluating cost performance, maintaining reliable standard costing data, and helping business leaders understand production-related financial results. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, a solid grasp of manufacturing cost structures, and the ability to translate data into practical recommendations. Responsibilities:• Prepare and maintain product cost records to ensure accurate reporting of material, labor, and overhead expenses.• Analyze manufacturing spending and cost trends to identify variances, explain results, and support operational decision-making.• Manage standard costing activities, including reviewing assumptions, updating cost models, and validating cost accuracy.• Partner with production, supply chain, and finance teams to improve visibility into inventory values and cost drivers.• Assist with month-end closing tasks related to inventory, cost allocations, and manufacturing financial reporting.• Review cost data for accuracy and completeness while strengthening controls around costing and related transactions.• Develop recurring reports and ad hoc analyses that help leadership evaluate margins, efficiency, and overall plant performance.
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Sausalito, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
105000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Fairfield, California. This role supports core inventory and cost accounting activities, including monthly close, reconciliations, variance review, and reporting within a manufacturing environment. The position works closely with operational partners across the business and reports to the Director of Cost Accounting. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, adapts well to changing priorities, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities:• Support monthly cost accounting and inventory close activities by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping ensure timely completion of reporting tasks.• Maintain accurate product and inventory costing records within the ERP system, including updates to relevant item and cost structures.• Review production and inventory transactions to confirm data completeness, identify discrepancies, and help resolve issues affecting financial accuracy.• Analyze manufacturing and inventory variances, investigate unusual cost movements, and communicate findings to stakeholders.• Prepare general ledger reconciliations related to inventory, costing, and associated balance sheet accounts.• Assist in managing inventory reserve activities, including excess and obsolete stock analysis and write-off support.• Record and process inventory cost adjustments as needed to reflect operational and financial updates.• Contribute to audit readiness by preparing schedules, compiling support documentation, and responding to information requests.• Develop ad hoc analyses and reports to support decision-making across finance and operations.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Irvine, CA
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support a manufacturing organization in Irvine, California through a Long-term Contract engagement. This position will focus on strengthening cost accounting operations, improving inventory visibility, and providing accurate analysis in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with standard costing, cost build-ups, and detailed Excel-based reporting, along with the ability to quickly adapt and contribute across the broader cost accounting team. Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate tracking of product costs, inventory valuation, and related financial data.• Prepare and analyze standard costs, including cost rollups, component build-ups, and overhead absorption calculations to support reliable reporting and decision-making.• Perform detailed inventory analysis and help maintain accuracy across inventory records, reconciliations, and valuation processes.• Support annual inventory procedures, including physical inventory planning, execution, review, and follow-up on discrepancies.• Develop, maintain, and improve complex Excel-based reports used for cost analysis, reporting, and operational insights.• Partner with accounting and operations teams to identify cost trends, explain variances, and recommend practical improvements.• Provide additional support on broader team priorities, including work tied to manufacturing cost structures and acquisition-related accounting activities as needed.• Contribute to manual and evolving reporting processes while helping create more efficient approaches for data analysis and financial visibility.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Middleville, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations at our facility in Middleville, Michigan. This role will take ownership of product costing activities, provide insight into manufacturing performance, and work closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory-related accounting, and variance analysis within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Act as the primary resource for cost accounting matters at the plant, advising cross-functional teams on costing practices and financial impact. • Collaborate with supply chain and engineering partners to establish, evaluate, and maintain direct material standards used for planning, budgeting, and forecasting. • Work with manufacturing engineering to keep labor standards current, reflect process updates in system routings, and align costing data with shop-floor operations. • Review overhead application methods across products and production groups, track key cost drivers, and recommend opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency. • Assess supplier pricing against historical benchmarks, build complete cost summaries, maintain item cost records, and finalize system updates. • Compare actual production results to expected cost models, investigate differences, and support costing decisions tied to engineering change activity. • Contribute to month-end close, recurring financial reporting, and special analysis requests by identifying data sources and preparing meaningful output for stakeholders. • Lead or assist with standard cost revisions and periodic cost roll activities to ensure bills of material, routing structures, labor assumptions, and overhead rates remain current. • Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, explain root causes to finance and operations leaders, and help drive corrective action and continuous improvement. • Strengthen costing processes, reporting routines, and internal controls by documenting procedures and training business partners when needed.
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Thomasville, GA
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support a manufacturing operation. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who excels at translating production and inventory data into reliable cost insights that guide business decisions. The position works closely with accounting, plant leadership, and operations teams to strengthen financial accuracy, monitor performance trends, and improve cost visibility across the facility. Responsibilities: • Develop, maintain, and refine standard cost models for raw materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead. • Review production and costing data to identify variances, explain performance drivers, and highlight areas needing corrective action. • Monitor inventory activity and valuation to help ensure transactions are recorded accurately and balances align with operational records. • Prepare cost-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of monthly financial close processes. • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and profitability reviews by providing cost metrics and manufacturing analysis. • Collaborate with plant and operations leaders to assess production results and uncover practical opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency. • Validate bills of materials, labor routings, and overhead application methods to support accurate product costing. • Assist with inventory and costing controls while recommending process enhancements that improve consistency and reporting quality. • Produce financial reports and analytical summaries that help leadership evaluate operational and margin performance.
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

New London, CT
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Collaborate with operations teams to conduct cycle counts and physical inventory audits, including identifying root causes and providing analytical support.• Manage the annual standard cost update process, ensuring accurate allocations and cost build-ups.• Analyze standard costs, margins, and variances to ensure precise production costing.• Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and engineering teams to refine material, labor, overhead, and other cost components.• Provide accurate cost data to support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end financial close processes.• Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with cost-related financial close activities.• Maintain and update cost drivers, assumptions, and job costing standards, both annually and on an ad-hoc basis.• Identify cost-saving opportunities by monitoring cost drivers and recommending process improvements.• Generate and manage daily, weekly, and monthly operational and cost-related reports.• Act as a trusted resource for operations and leadership, delivering insightful analysis and recommendations to support strategic decisions. Please send resumes directly to Chelsea Halon - chelsea.halon@roberthalf com
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Chatsworth, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
89000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Sr. Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Chatsworth, California. This position partners closely with operations, sales, and finance leaders to provide insight into inventory, product costs, margins, and overall business performance. The role also plays a key part in month-end activities, planning cycles, and financial reporting while helping maintain strong cost controls and compliance standards. Responsibilities:• Deliver regular analysis of operational and financial performance indicators to support business decision-making• Coordinate cost accounting activities related to inventory counts and prepare the reports needed for reconciliation and review• Monitor inventory balances, investigate scrap and adjustment activity, and help maintain accurate inventory records• Develop manufacturing cost estimates and margin reporting to support pricing discussions and product line analysis• Partner with finance leadership on budgeting, cost control efforts, financial review, and accounting process support• Prepare analysis and reporting for annual budgets and quarterly forecasts to guide planning activities• Maintain standard cost structures, cost pools, allocation methods, and labor and overhead rates for the business• Produce recurring and ad hoc revenue, margin, variance, and product cost analysis for management• Review project, production order, and work order settlements, then investigate variances and follow up on outstanding issues• Assist with internal controls and provide support during finance and Sarbanes-Oxley audit activities
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Linthicum Heights, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Manage the financial performance of assigned projects by overseeing budgets, projections, cost accumulation, and margin analysis from initiation through completion.• Review labor, materials, overhead, and subcontractor expenses to ensure project costs are recorded accurately and reflected in a timely manner.• Work closely with project managers and operational teams to confirm financial inputs, evaluate developing issues, and highlight potential cost or profit concerns early.• Apply appropriate revenue recognition treatment based on contract terms and project progress, including percentage-of-completion or milestone-driven methods where required.• Prepare monthly close activities for project accounts and deliver reporting on revenue, backlog, profitability, and forecasted outcomes within established deadlines.• Build and maintain cost-to-complete models and forward-looking financial forecasts, then analyze variances against budget or prior expectations.• Maintain organized supporting documentation and strong audit-ready records to reinforce compliance, transparency, and reporting accuracy.• Partner with engineering, procurement, operations, and finance leadership to align financial results with project execution and improve decision support.• Contribute to internal control compliance, audit requests, and process improvements that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and scalability across project accounting activities.
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Houston, TX
onsite
Temporary to Hire
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
Our client, a growing manufacturing organization in Houston, is seeking a Cost Accountant to support plant operations through detailed cost analysis, inventory management, budgeting, and financial reporting. This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing finance professional who enjoys partnering with operations to drive cost control, improve profitability, and support strategic decision-making. Reporting to the Cost Accounting Manager, this position will play a critical role in analyzing product costs, monitoring manufacturing performance, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform product costing and material cost analyses to support accurate manufacturing valuations.</li><li>Maintain and optimize standard costing processes and methodologies.</li><li>Monitor fixed and variable manufacturing costs and conduct detailed variance analyses.</li><li>Analyze labor, inventory, and production costs to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.</li><li>Lead inventory analyses and reconciliations, including support of physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.</li><li>Monitor and report on key plant financial metrics, KPIs, and operational performance indicators.</li><li>Participate in month-end close activities, including:</li><li>Journal entries</li><li>Account reconciliations</li><li>Balance sheet and income statement variance analysis</li><li>Financial and compliance reporting</li><li>Partner with production, operations, supply chain, and finance teams to support business objectives.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and ongoing financial planning activities.</li><li>Track actual performance against budget and identify operational and financial risks.</li></ul>
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Denver, CO
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
Unlimited PTO, Great Benefits, Paid Healthcare and Hybrid Schedule for a Cost Accountant! Robert Half Finance and Accounting is partnering with a local company seeking a Cost Accountant. The Cost Accountant should have at least 4 years of cost accounting/inventory experience. The Cost Accountant should have experience with cost accounting, valuation, standard cost, etc. If you or anyone you know is interested in this cost accountant role please apply to this posting and call Vanessa Sutton at 720.678.9295 and reference cost accountant role.
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a a growing, manufacturing organization is seeking a Cost Accountant 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 Key Responsibilities<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>
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant Manager

Spartanburg, SC
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant Manager to support financial operations for a wholesale distribution business in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This Contract to Permanent position focuses on strengthening cost visibility, improving inventory valuation accuracy, and guiding standard costing practices within a manufacturing-related environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical judgment and practical experience translating cost data into clear recommendations for business decisions. Responsibilities:• Lead cost accounting activities by reviewing production, inventory, and overhead data to ensure accurate financial reporting and reliable product costing.• Develop, maintain, and refine standard cost models that reflect material, labor, and operational expenses across the business.• Analyze cost variances and operational trends, then communicate findings to management with recommendations to improve margin performance.• Partner with finance and operations teams to validate inventory values, monitor cost drivers, and support effective budgeting and forecasting.• Prepare regular cost analysis reports that help leadership evaluate profitability, pricing considerations, and overall business performance.• Oversee month-end cost accounting tasks, including reconciliations, journal entries, and review of inventory-related financial activity.• Support process improvements related to cost tracking, reporting accuracy, and internal controls within the accounting function.• Provide guidance on manufacturing cost accounting practices and help ensure consistency in standard costing methodologies.
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Cost Accounting Manager

Dalton, GA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello. Cost Accounting ManagerOur client is seeking an experienced and strategic Cost Accounting Manager to lead project and cost accounting activities across a growing organization. This is a high-impact finance leadership role responsible for WIP reporting, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and building scalable financial processes that support operational growth. Based on general knowledge.The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on project costing experience, and the ability to partner closely with Operations to provide accurate, timely, and actionable financial reporting. This individual will also help strengthen internal controls, improve financial visibility, and support systems and process enhancements. Based on general knowledge.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Own and manage the WIP reporting and job costing process across all entities. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Oversee project-based revenue recognition and financial reporting. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Deliver reporting and insights on project performance, cost trends, margins, and forecasts. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Partner with Operations to improve estimate accuracy, cost tracking, and financial accountability. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and automation initiatives. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Support ERP and systems-related improvements to create a more scalable accounting infrastructure. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul> The Cost Accounting Manager role offers an opportunity to build structure, develop a department, have executive level exposure, and impart real impact to a rapidly scaling organization. Additionally, it offers professional growth with reasonable work/life balance. If you would like to be part of the next chapter of this growth story and leave your finger prints on a successful group, please apply today to discuss further.
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z