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Cost Accountant

Taylor, Michigan
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing accounting team in Taylor, Michigan. This role supports accurate costing, inventory integrity, and financial reporting while helping leadership better understand production performance. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical skills with hands-on manufacturing finance experience to improve visibility into cost drivers and business results. Responsibilities: • Evaluate production cost trends by reviewing material, labor, overhead, and scrap variances and highlighting meaningful findings. • Measure actual manufacturing results against established standards and recommend actions that can improve margins and operational efficiency. • Oversee inventory accounting activities for raw materials, work in process, and finished goods, including reconciliations and audit support. • Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations and contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities. • Work closely with engineering and plant operations to maintain accurate bills of materials, routings, and standard cost data. • Participate in cycle count programs and physical inventory events, researching discrepancies and resolving inventory-related issues. • Identify opportunities to strengthen cost accounting workflows, reporting methods, and internal controls within the manufacturing environment. • Assist with forecasting, fixed asset tracking, tax-related support, and other finance projects as business needs require. • Share financial analysis and cost performance insights with management and production teams, and provide coverage for broader accounting functions when needed.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Chestertown, Maryland
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial planning and operational performance in Chestertown, Maryland. This role will focus on analyzing manufacturing and inventory costs, delivering accurate reporting, and providing insights that help leadership improve profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Examine cost structures across materials, labor, and overhead to uncover opportunities for improved efficiency and reduced spend. • Track production results against established standards, investigate variances, and communicate findings with practical recommendations. • Partner with operations, procurement, and other business teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning activities. • Prepare recurring cost accounting reports and management summaries that clearly reflect financial performance and key trends. • Maintain oversight of inventory costing, including valuation reviews and reconciliation of inventory-related balances. • Support decision-making by assessing how cost fluctuations influence margins, pricing, and overall business results. • Strengthen cost accounting processes by identifying workflow improvements that increase accuracy, consistency, and timeliness. • Ensure financial practices align with applicable accounting requirements and provide support during internal and external audit reviews. • Contribute to the financial evaluation of new products or services by developing cost estimates and related analysis.
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Hauppauge, New York
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Cost Accountant / Manufacturing AccountantLocation: Hauppauge, Long Island, NYAnna Parson, Robert Half is working with a well-established manufacturing company in Hauppauge, 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.
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Ocean Springs, Mississippi
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations by delivering accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial insight that strengthens profitability. This role partners closely with production and leadership teams in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to evaluate cost drivers, explain performance trends, and identify practical ways to improve material usage, labor efficiency, and overall plant performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, hands-on manufacturing accounting experience, and a disciplined approach to maintaining reliable cost data. Responsibilities: • Build, update, and manage standard costs for manufactured items while ensuring core cost inputs such as bills of materials, routing details, labor assumptions, machine rates, and overhead allocations remain current and accurate. • Develop cost models for materials, labor, and production activity to support product launches, pricing discussions, quotation requests, and management decision-making. • Examine actual material consumption against expected usage, identify unfavorable trends in scrap or yield, and quantify the financial effect of waste, rejects, startup loss, and other production variances. • Review direct labor performance by comparing actual hours and spending to established standards, highlighting efficiency gaps, overtime impact, and staffing patterns that influence cost performance. • Assess machine and production efficiency by analyzing cycle times, downtime, setup activity, utilization levels, and capacity constraints to determine their effect on unit cost and output. • Prepare and interpret manufacturing variance reports across materials, labor, overhead, inventory adjustments, volume, and operational efficiency, then communicate findings and recommended actions to management. • Maintain accurate inventory valuation for raw materials, work in process, finished goods, and packaging, including reconciliation between inventory records and the general ledger. • Participate in physical counts and cycle count activities, investigate discrepancies, and recommend stronger controls for material issuance, production reporting, scrap tracking, and finished goods receipt processes. • Monitor slow-moving, excess, obsolete, or impaired inventory and provide analysis to support reserve recommendations and inventory management decisions.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to support financial accuracy and operational insight within a manufacturing environment in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This position plays a central role in cost analysis, inventory accounting, monthly close activities, and the development of reliable financial processes. The successful candidate will bring a hands-on approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to strengthen reporting and controls in a growing operation. Responsibilities: • Direct product costing activities by maintaining standard costs, validating inventory values, and ensuring cost of goods sold is reported accurately. • Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, identify underlying causes, and communicate findings that support corrective action. • Manage inventory accounting activities, including reconciliation work and coordination of physical count processes. • Lead month-end close tasks across key accounting areas, reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and account activity for completeness and accuracy. • Strengthen internal controls related to inventory, costing, revenue, and expenses to improve financial reliability and reduce risk. • Refine accounting workflows across purchasing, sales, inventory, and production transactions so processes are consistent and repeatable. • Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure financial records accurately reflect production activity and business events. • Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting analysis, highlighting profitability, cost trends, and operational performance drivers. • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis by translating financial and cost data into practical business recommendations. • Support improvements to accounting systems and reporting tools to enhance data quality, cost visibility, and reporting efficiency.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Union City, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Union City, California. This role focuses on evaluating product costs, maintaining accurate standard costing data, and providing analysis that helps improve operational and financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing environments and can translate detailed cost information into practical business insights. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and monitor standard costs for materials, labor, overhead, and manufacturing activities.</li><li>Prepare cost accounting entries, reconciliations, and reporting in compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Manage inventory valuation, cost rollups, labor reviews, and job closing activities.</li><li>Analyze cost variances and provide insights on key factors impacting performance.</li><li>Evaluate profitability across products, customers, projects, and business segments.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning through cost and margin analysis.</li><li>Create financial models to assess pricing, investments, operational improvements, and sourcing decisions.</li><li>Recommend cost-saving and profit-enhancing initiatives to improve business results.</li><li>Partner with operations, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to strengthen cost management.</li><li>Support new product launches with cost estimates, margin projections, and break-even analysis.</li><li>Monitor inventory activity, cycle counts, and obsolete inventory reserves.</li><li>Maintain internal controls related to inventory, fixed assets, and cost accounting processes.</li><li>Perform ad hoc financial and operational analyses as needed.</li><li>Enhance ERP systems, costing procedures, and reporting tools.</li><li>Develop dashboards and management reports to track financial and operational performance.</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and data accuracy.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting analyses and documentation.</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Yuba City, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
53.2 - 61.6 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a finance team in Yuba City, California on a Contract basis. This role will provide hands-on support for plant and operational finance activities, with a strong focus on cost accounting, reporting, and month-end processes. The position is ideal for someone who can work independently, analyze complex cost data, and partner effectively with finance and operations stakeholders during a high-priority interim engagement. Responsibilities: • Contribute to monthly close activities by reviewing cost centers, preparing accruals and reclassifications, reconciling accounts, and investigating cost variances. • Analyze manufacturing and operational performance by reporting on production results, yield trends, labor spending, freight, utilities, and other facility-related costs. • Maintain and support product costing processes, including standard cost updates, cost rollups, allocation checks, and master data accuracy within SAP. • Create recurring financial reports, dashboards, scorecards, and management review materials for finance and operations leaders. • Perform profitability reviews and develop ad hoc analyses focused on margin performance, cost behavior, and business drivers. • Partner with cross-functional teams to validate costing inputs and ensure reporting reflects current operational and financial data. • Provide practical day-to-day finance support across recurring deliverables while helping the team manage interim workload demands.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Ventura, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused organization in Ventura, California. This role will oversee product costing, analyze production-related financial performance, and provide clear insights that support operational and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard cost accounting, month-end reporting, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain accurate standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead, and investigate cost variances to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. • Prepare recurring monthly financial reporting packages that highlight performance patterns, key cost drivers, and practical recommendations for management review. • Analyze manufacturing variances and cost of goods sold on a monthly basis, translating data into meaningful findings for finance and operations leaders. • Review and update product costing for new items as well as existing inventory to ensure costing assumptions remain current and reliable. • Assist with external audit activities by organizing supporting documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping maintain compliance with reporting standards. • Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver ad hoc analysis that supports planning, decision-making, and strategic business initiatives. • Utilize financial and ERP systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Navision, to manage cost data and improve reporting accuracy. • Leverage advanced Excel capabilities to perform detailed financial modeling, reconciliations, and cost analysis in a manufacturing setting.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Livermore, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
Cost Accountant Overview:Join our team as a Cost Accountant, supporting financial management and project cost analysis for our growing construction company. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate tracking of project expenditures, supporting effective budgeting, and facilitating transparent financial reporting to stakeholders. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and analyze cost reports for multiple construction projects</li><li>Review project budgets and track actual costs against estimates</li><li>Monitor job cost allocations and variance explanations</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to verify purchase orders, invoices, and expenses</li><li>Review labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for accuracy and documentation</li><li>Evaluate change orders and their financial impact</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close related to project accounting</li><li>Maintain cost accounting records and construction project files</li><li>Assist with forecasting and identifying areas for cost improvement</li><li>Provide financial summaries to management and support strategic business decisions</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Orange, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing and retail business in Orange, California. This position will focus on product costing, inventory valuation, and financial analysis that helps leadership understand margin performance and production efficiency. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering with operations, bringing structure to cost data, and contributing to informed business decisions in a hands-on environment. Responsibilities: • Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to maintain accurate standard costing across manufactured products. • Review inventory balances and valuation methods to support reliable financial reporting and strong cost controls. • Partner closely with plant and operations leaders to evaluate manufacturing performance, explain cost variances, and identify improvement opportunities. • Prepare margin and profitability reporting that gives leadership clear insight into product performance and key cost drivers. • Support the costing of new products and updates to existing product lines by assessing materials, processes, and expected production expenses. • Monitor standard cost changes and maintain cost records within NetSuite to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy. • Assist with monthly close activities related to inventory and cost accounting, helping deliver timely and accurate results. • Contribute to process improvements, including support for accounting system-related changes that affect costing workflows and reporting.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Lowell, Massachusetts
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Lowell, Massachusetts. This role will oversee product cost integrity, support month-end accounting activities, and provide analysis that helps improve operational and financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory accounting, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Maintain accurate product costing data by reviewing and updating material masters, bills of materials, routing structures, activity rates, labor assumptions, overhead allocations, and purchasing inputs. • Examine manufacturing results to identify and explain variances related to production, inventory movement, valuation changes, reserve activity, and count discrepancies. • Prepare accounting entries, balance sheet reconciliations, detailed schedules, and supporting documentation required for timely and accurate month-end close. • Carry out assigned internal controls and ensure accounting activities remain aligned with established financial policies and procedural standards. • Oversee operational accounting areas such as labor, overhead, precious metals, and related reporting to support informed business decisions. • Work closely with Operations and other business partners on forecasts, budgets, capital spending reviews, and ongoing financial reporting needs. • Investigate costing, inventory, posting, and master data issues, then validate underlying information used in financial analysis and reporting. • Assist with audit activities by assembling requested documentation, answering follow-up questions, and delivering analysis for internal and external reviewers. • Contribute to system enhancements, business integrations, process improvements, and other recurring or special projects while managing competing deadlines effectively. • Communicate emerging accounting concerns, financial exposure, and operational impacts to management and cross-functional stakeholders in a timely manner.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Westminster, Massachusetts
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Westminster, Massachusetts. This position supports accurate financial reporting by monitoring product and project costs, maintaining reliable inventory records, and contributing to monthly accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings manufacturing experience, sound judgment, and the ability to translate operational data into meaningful financial insight. Responsibilities: • Maintain cost accounting records by analyzing raw material, labor, and overhead expenses tied to production and project activity. • Oversee inventory accuracy through ledger maintenance, cycle count coordination, and review of stock valuation results. • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to assist with the month-end close process. • Apply revenue recognition principles, including percentage-of-completion methods where appropriate, to ensure accurate financial reporting. • Monitor work-in-progress balances and evaluate cost movements to identify variances and support management review. • Partner with operations and finance stakeholders to improve visibility into manufacturing costs and inventory performance.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Asheville, North Carolina
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accountant to own cost accounting, inventory valuation, month-end close, and variance analysis while partnering closely with plant leadership. This role offers the opportunity to have a direct impact on plant performance, drive process improvements, and grow within a strong manufacturing organization. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage standard costs, inventory valuation, and ERP accuracy</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances, scrap, and inventory reserves</li><li>Lead month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and plant P&L reporting</li><li>Provide variance analysis and key financial/operational metrics</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, pricing, capital projects, and production planning</li><li>Track capital expenditures and maintain fixed asset records</li><li>Ensure GAAP/internal control compliance and support audits</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency</li></ul>
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Houston, Texas
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a Cost Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This position will play a key role in cost analysis, inventory management, month-end close activities, and supporting operational decision-making across the business. Responsibilities<ul><li>Participate in monthly and year-end close processes.</li><li>Maintain and analyze standard costing and investigate cost variances.</li><li>Assist with inventory accounting, valuation, and cycle count activities.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost improvement initiatives.</li><li>Analyze labor, overhead, production, and inventory-related costs.</li><li>Review and maintain product costing data and bill of materials information.</li><li>Partner with operations and leadership to provide financial analysis and reporting.</li><li>Assist with process improvements and special projects as needed.</li></ul> For confidential consideration, send your resume to [email protected].
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Houston, Texas
onsite
Temporary / Contract
33.65 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant for a contract-to-hire opportunity with a growing organization. The Cost Accountant will play a critical role in analyzing manufacturing and operational costs, maintaining accurate inventory records, and supporting financial reporting and budgeting processes. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with operations to drive cost efficiencies and improve profitability. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Analyze and maintain standard costs for products, materials, labor, and overhead.</li><li>Monitor inventory transactions and perform inventory reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly inventory and cost accounting journal entries.</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities, including variance analysis and financial reporting.</li><li>Investigate and explain material, labor, overhead, and production variances.</li><li>Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.</li><li>Review inventory reserves and assist with inventory valuation processes.</li><li>Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and production teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Prepare recurring and ad hoc cost analysis reports for management.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning activities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal controls.</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests.</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Los Angeles, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support inventory accounting and financial accuracy across a global apparel business in Los Angeles, California. This position plays a key role in tracking inventory activity, reconciling balances across multiple entities, and partnering with cross-functional teams to maintain reliable reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting expertise, a sharp analytical approach, and the ability to manage detailed work in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Reconcile inventory balances across multiple entities and warehouse locations to ensure financial records remain accurate and complete. • Record and review product receipts, shipments, returns, and transfers so inventory activity is properly reflected in accounting systems. • Investigate variances between physical counts, operational records, and the general ledger, then coordinate resolution with internal stakeholders. • Prepare inventory-related journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations as part of the monthly and quarterly close process. • Maintain accounting support for intercompany inventory movements and confirm transactions are recorded in line with company policies and standards. • Partner with supply chain, operations, finance, and external contacts to validate inventory movements and support reporting needs. • Analyze inventory valuation, shrinkage, and obsolete stock trends to help management understand risk and performance. • Contribute to improvements in inventory accounting processes and collaborate with finance and IT teams to strengthen system workflows and controls.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Denver, Colorado
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
Overview:We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support a finance team in Denver, Colorado through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys working closely with financial data, resolving discrepancies, and strengthening accounting processes through thoughtful analysis. The role offers the opportunity to manage core cost accounting activities while helping bring greater structure and efficiency to day-to-day operations. Responsibilities:• Conduct in-depth reconciliations of transactions and account activity to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.• Record, monitor, and validate cost entries within the accounting system, maintaining consistency across reporting periods.• Organize and resolve project-based cleanup efforts involving large Excel files with numerous worksheets and interconnected data points.• Review and maintain complex spreadsheet models, including files that rely on macros for reporting and analysis.• Examine debtor-related balances and evaluate non-recoverable costs to support accurate financial tracking.• Assess existing accounting workflows, identify process weaknesses, and recommend more effective ways to complete recurring tasks.• Take full responsibility for assigned reconciliation and cost accounting activities from initial review through final resolution.• Support process improvement initiatives by applying sound judgment, practical problem-solving, and strong attention to detail.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Boulder, Colorado
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a finance team in Boulder, Colorado and play a key role in delivering accurate product costing and inventory reporting. This position will work closely with operations, supply chain, and leadership to translate cost data into practical business insight. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing or other inventory-driven settings and can improve reporting quality while supporting sound financial decisions. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly cost close by preparing entries, recording accruals, and reconciling balance sheet accounts tied to inventory and production activity. • Review material, labor, and overhead performance to uncover cost patterns, explain changes, and highlight opportunities to improve margins. • Maintain standard cost data and collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate bill of materials and routing information for accurate product costing. • Oversee inventory-related accounting activity, including valuation reviews and reserve analysis, to ensure financial records reflect operational reality. • Produce and interpret variance reporting across purchasing, manufacturing, labor, and overhead, then communicate key findings to business leaders. • Partner with plant and operations management to identify cost drivers and support initiatives that strengthen financial performance. • Contribute to forecasts, budgets, and annual cost updates by providing reliable analysis and planning support. • Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory activities while reinforcing inventory control practices and process discipline. • Strengthen costing procedures, reporting consistency, and internal controls through ongoing process review and improvement efforts. • Support audit requests by preparing documentation, performing analysis, and responding to questions related to inventory and cost accounting.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team and help strengthen the accuracy and integrity of manufacturing-related financial reporting. This role is responsible for supporting inventory and cost accounting activities, guiding close processes tied to cost of sales and revenue recognition, and delivering analysis that improves margin visibility and operational decision-making. The position also offers the opportunity to provide direction to entry-level team members and contribute to audit readiness, compliance, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced production environment. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities related to inventory valuation, cost of sales, and revenue reporting, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations. • Review manufacturing cost data and margin performance to identify trends, explain variances, and support more accurate financial results. • Maintain and improve cost accounting procedures, standard costing practices, and related internal controls across the business. • Lead or support physical inventory reviews and audit activities to confirm accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen compliance. • Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to cost accounting and estimating staff, helping develop technical knowledge and consistency in work quality. • Partner with operations, finance, and other stakeholders to translate detailed cost information into clear business insights and recommendations. • Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and analysis tied to inventory, costing, and compliance requirements. • Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve reporting efficiency, financial accuracy, and overall accountability within the manufacturing environment.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

East Helena, Montana
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant & Commodity Risk Analyst to join a growing manufacturing organization. This unique role combines traditional cost accounting responsibilities with commodity hedging and risk management, providing a critical link between financial performance, operational efficiency, and market risk exposure. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing cost accounting, strong analytical skills, and an interest in commodity markets, inventory management, and financial risk mitigation strategies. Key ResponsibilitiesCost Accounting<ul><li>Maintain and analyze product costs, production costs, and customer profitability.</li><li>Track material, labor, and overhead costs at the batch, production run, and order level.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances and identify cost trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Partner with operations and production teams to improve cost visibility and support continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including inventory valuation, cost allocations, WIP analysis, and finished goods reconciliations.</li><li>Develop and maintain reporting tools that provide insight into material usage, yield loss, downtime, production efficiencies, and profitability.</li><li>Assist with enhancing cost accounting processes and ERP system integration to improve real-time reporting and decision-making.</li></ul>Commodity Hedging & Risk Management<ul><li>Coordinate and manage futures contracts used to hedge commodity price exposure.</li><li>Monitor commodity markets and identify potential risks and opportunities impacting company margins.</li><li>Support the development and execution of commodity hedging strategies.</li><li>Analyze hedge effectiveness and provide recommendations to optimize risk management activities.</li><li>Reconcile hedge positions, broker statements, and related transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Perform regular reconciliation of physical inventories, customer demand, and open hedge positions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and industry best practices related to hedging and risk management activities.</li><li>Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate recording and reporting of hedge transactions.</li></ul>Additional Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with physical inventory counts and inventory valuation processes.</li><li>Support year-end financial reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Serve as a backup resource for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions.</li><li>Participate in process improvement and technology enhancement initiatives.</li><li>Assist with special projects and cross-functional assignments as needed.</li></ul>BENEFITS OFFERED:<ul><li>SALARY RANGE: $75,000-$85,000</li><li>Healthcare Benefits: Medical, Denta, Vision</li><li>Other Insurance: Basic Life AD&D, Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance</li><li>Retirement Plan: 401k with a company match</li><li>PTO: 2 weeks PTO and 9 paid holidays</li></ul>
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Branchburg, New Jersey
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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.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Lexington, Kentucky
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684 We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial planning and cost control activities in Central, Kentucky. This role focuses on analyzing production and operating costs, improving reporting accuracy, and helping leaders make informed budgeting and investment decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with accounting systems, capital expenditure tracking, and cross-functional financial analysis. Responsibilities:• Analyze direct and indirect costs to identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve financial performance• Prepare and maintain cost reports, forecasts, and budget-related analyses to support operational and leadership decisions• Monitor capital expenditure activity and ensure project spending is recorded accurately and aligned with approved budgets• Partner with operations, finance, and accounting teams to strengthen cost controls and improve the reliability of financial data• Support accounts payable and other core accounting activities by reviewing coding, allocations, and transaction accuracy• Use ERP and accounting software platforms to manage financial records, generate reporting, and streamline routine processes• Assist with month-end and year-end close tasks related to inventory, accruals, and cost accounting entries• Evaluate cost structures and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and reporting consistency
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Plainfield, Indiana
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Plainfield, Indiana. This position will play a key role in strengthening cost visibility, supporting operational decision-making, and improving financial accuracy across production activities. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing accounting and can translate detailed cost data into meaningful business insight. Responsibilities: • Analyze production costs and maintain accurate product costing to support pricing, profitability, and financial reporting decisions. • Monitor job-level and standard costs, identifying variances and explaining the operational drivers behind cost fluctuations. • Review and maintain bills of material to help ensure cost data reflects current manufacturing processes and component usage. • Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to evaluate inventory activity and improve the accuracy of cost-related records. • Lead or support cycle count reviews and inventory reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a timely and controlled manner. • Prepare regular cost analysis reports that highlight trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for margin improvement. • Assist with month-end close activities related to inventory, cost allocations, and manufacturing accounting entries. • Utilize ERP tools such as NetSuite or Epicor to manage cost data, reporting, and system-based financial analysis.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Manchester, New Hampshire
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
For consideration, please reach out to Carma Rorke as soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply. Connect with me on LinkedIn at Carma Rorke. If you are currently working with a Robert Half recruiter, please reach out to them. Our client is looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support financial planning, product costing, and reporting activities for a manufacturing-focused organization in Merrimack, New Hampshire. This role partners closely with operations, engineering, and accounting teams to strengthen cost visibility, improve inventory accuracy, and provide timely analysis that supports business decisions. The position also plays an important part in establishing reliable procedures, maintaining compliant financial practices, and supporting day-to-day transactional continuity across related accounting functions. Responsibilities:• Direct cost accounting activities tied to ERP-related processes, working with cross-functional stakeholders to promote accurate financial data and efficient operations.• Develop and maintain clear process documentation and standard operating procedures so costing practices are applied consistently across the business.• Partner with engineering and operations teams to validate bill of materials, confirm cost structures, and support accurate inventory valuation.• Produce recurring financial reports and analysis that help leadership monitor spending, assess performance, and identify cost improvement opportunities.• Complete month-end accounting tasks such as preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting close accuracy and timeliness.• Assist with accounts payable activities to help ensure invoices and related transactions are processed correctly and on schedule.• Provide backup coverage for both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to maintain continuity during workflow changes or team absences.• Uphold internal financial controls, policy compliance, and accurate recordkeeping across assigned accounting processes.• Contribute to additional accounting and finance projects as needed to support departmental and organizational priorities.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Mendota Heights, Minnesota
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Minnesota. This role supports financial accuracy across inventory, production costing, and reporting activities, helping the business understand cost drivers and maintain strong controls. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities:• Oversee inventory cost records by maintaining accurate item data, product structures, bills of materials, routings, and related master information used for costing and reporting.• Analyze inventory valuation, production performance, freight expense, material pricing, and manufacturing variances to identify trends and explain cost movements.• Establish and update standard costs while supporting monthly cost allocations and validating accounting close activities tied to inventory and production.• Partner with internal teams on new product setup, item changes, and discontinued products to ensure master data remains consistent and reliable across the organization.• Prepare and reconcile sales and use tax filings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis in compliance with applicable regulations.• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs by investigating discrepancies, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions.• Conduct regular reviews of inventory and costing data to confirm completeness, accuracy, and adherence to internal standards and procedures.• Visit manufacturing locations periodically to gain insight into production workflows, evaluate cost drivers, and improve costing precision.• Create and maintain process documentation for inventory controls, item setup, product costing, tax-related activities, and trading partner onboarding support.• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers while resolving issues promptly and maintaining a high standard in all communications. We offer a full suite of benefits including PTO, Medical, and Dental.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

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