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Cost Accountant

Gaffney, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking an entry-level Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This is a great opportunity for an entry level or early-career professional to build a strong foundation in cost accounting while gaining hands-on exposure to production costs, inventory, month-end close, and cross-functional collaboration. This role is ideal for someone analytical, eager to learn, and excited to grow in a position that supports both financial accuracy and operational decision-making. Why this role stands out<ul><li>Strong entry-level opportunity for someone with a bachelor’s degree looking to launch a career in accounting or finance</li><li>Hands-on exposure to cost accounting in a manufacturing environment</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with operations, supply chain, and finance teams</li><li>Involvement in reporting, analysis, budgeting support, and month-end activities</li><li>Great role for someone who wants to learn, grow, and build valuable analytical experience</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Analyze manufacturing expenses, material usage, labor activity, and overhead to help provide insight into product and production costs</li><li>Maintain and update standard cost data to support accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting</li><li>Review cost variances, identify trends and drivers, and assist in communicating findings to support decision-making</li><li>Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to support cost controls and improve visibility into manufacturing performance</li><li>Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports related to production trends, spending, and profitability</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities related to inventory, cost allocations, and manufacturing accounting entries</li><li>Support analyses that contribute to pricing, budgeting, and forecasting processes</li><li>Participate in process improvements related to costing methods, reporting accuracy, and financial workflows</li></ul>
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Cromwell, CT
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Temporary / Contract
39.9 - 46.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Contract Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Cromwell, Connecticut. This role focuses on cost analysis, inventory oversight, and compliance with government accounting expectations in a production environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with standard costing, indirect rate preparation, and variance analysis to help improve financial accuracy, familiarly with Government Accounting is a plus. Responsibilities:• Manage cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations, including the review and maintenance of standard costs.• Prepare annual indirect rate calculations and support the allocation of direct and indirect expenses across programs or business areas.• Evaluate production and manufacturing variances, identify key cost drivers, and present findings to finance and operations stakeholders.• Oversee inventory accounting processes to help ensure accurate valuation, reconciliations, and ongoing monitoring of stock movement.• Apply government accounting principles and relevant regulatory guidance, including FAR 31, to cost treatment and reporting practices.• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen forecasting, budgeting, and cost analysis related to manufacturing performance.• Support compliance with organizational policies and applicable accounting standards through timely analysis and documentation.
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

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

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

Vestavia Hills, AL
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Temporary / Contract
33 - 40 USD / Hourly
Our team is continuously connecting with skilled Cost Accountants in the Birmingham, Alabama area for upcoming opportunities with our clients. Are you interested in future contract, contract-to permanent roles? We regularly partner with companies seeking accounting and finance talent to support key operational and financial functions, and accounting roles continue to be part of ongoing hiring activity. If you are open to exploring new opportunities, we encourage you to apply and connect with our team. Responsibilities May Include:<ul><li>Analyzing standard costs, actual costs, and manufacturing or operational variances</li><li>Preparing cost reports and supporting financial analysis for business operations</li><li>Monitoring inventory accounting and reconciling inventory-related accounts</li><li>Assisting with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis</li><li>Reviewing product costing, labor costs, overhead allocation, and profitability trends</li><li>Identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements</li><li>Supporting audit requests and internal accounting controls </li></ul>
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Lawrence, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who enjoys turning numbers into insights? We are seeking a Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing team and play a key role in analyzing product costs, improving margins and supporting smarter business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work cross-functionally with operations, inventory and finance leaders in a fast-paced environment where your work will have a direct impact on performance.If you enjoy digging into data, identifying trends and helping a business operate more efficiently, we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Analyze raw materials, labor and overhead costs to support accurate product costing</li><li>Maintain and update standard costs, bills of materials and inventory-related data</li><li>Monitor manufacturing variances and provide reporting on cost trends and performance</li><li>Assist with month-end close, inventory reconciliations and financial reporting activities</li><li>Partner with production, operations and supply chain teams to improve cost visibility</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and margin analysis</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement and stronger controls</li><li>Help ensure accuracy in inventory valuation and manufacturing accounting processes</li><li>Assist with audits and provide documentation related to cost accounting and inventory</li></ul>
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Austin, TX
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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

Heber Springs, AR
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial accuracy and operational decision-making within a manufacturing environment in Heber Springs, Arkansas. This role will focus on analyzing product costs, maintaining reliable standard costing data, and providing insight into cost performance across production activities. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, practical experience in manufacturing cost structures, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable recommendations. The salary range will be $80,000 - $95,000 DOE with phenomenal benefits and clear opportunity to be a part of a thriving company! Please reach out to Austen Zemrock on LinkedIn for a direct confidential conversation or email me a Word version of your resume for more information. Responsibilities:• Analyze production, material, and labor expenses to determine accurate product costs and identify meaningful cost trends.• Maintain and review standard costing records, ensuring updates reflect current manufacturing operations and pricing conditions.• Prepare regular cost reports and variance analyses to help leadership understand differences between expected and actual performance.• Partner with plant and finance teams to evaluate inventory valuation, cost controls, and overall manufacturing efficiency.• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to cost accounting, inventory, and financial reporting.• Review bills of materials and routing data to improve cost accuracy and strengthen reporting integrity.• Recommend process improvements that enhance cost visibility, financial controls, and operational planning.• Assist with cost-related data updates or process changes within financial systems when required.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

West Memphis, AR
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in Eastern Arkansas. This position plays an important role in delivering accurate product cost information, supporting financial reporting, and providing analysis that helps leaders make sound operational decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with advanced analytical ability and can translate detailed cost data into practical business insights. Responsibilities:• Develop and maintain standard costing models, including labor and overhead rates, to support accurate product costing and financial reporting.• Review production results and investigate variances between standard and actual costs, identifying key drivers and recommending corrective actions.• Monitor raw material pricing, manufacturing overhead, and other cost components to assess their impact on margins and operating performance.• Partner with plant and accounting teams to strengthen inventory controls, improve cost tracking, and support accurate movement of materials through the facility.• Prepare recurring cost reports, KPI summaries, and management analyses that highlight trends, risks, and opportunities across operations.• Support the month-end close by reconciling inventory-related accounts, validating cost data, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial results.• Assist with bills of material, work order reviews, inventory reserves, and other costing processes to maintain reliable system data.• Participate in annual physical inventory activities and contribute to special projects tied to process improvement and operational analysis.
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-18T00:00:00Z

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

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

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

West Bend, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate product costing, strengthening inventory controls, and delivering financial insight that helps improve margins and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams across production, supply chain, engineering, and finance. Responsibilities: • Manage the standard costing framework by maintaining accurate material, labor, and overhead assumptions used in product costing. • Perform detailed cost build analyses, including reviews of bills of materials and production routings, to ensure product costs reflect current manufacturing activity. • Establish and revise costs for new items, product updates, and engineering changes while keeping standards aligned with business operations. • Lead inventory valuation activities, including reserve assessments and reconciliation of inventory balances between accounting records and supporting systems. • Partner with plant and supply chain teams to investigate inventory differences, support count programs, and improve overall stock accuracy. • Evaluate purchase price, labor, overhead, and production variances, determine underlying drivers, and recommend corrective actions to reduce unfavorable results. • Prepare manufacturing-related journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules required for month-end close, reporting, and audit readiness. • Deliver margin and profitability analysis by product line and customer group to identify trends and support better business decisions. • Collaborate with operations and leadership on pricing, sourcing, make-versus-buy evaluations, capital spending analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing process improvements.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

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

Liberty, SC
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Temporary to Hire
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Easley, South Carolina on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role will focus on strengthening cost accounting practices, supporting cross-functional teams with standard costing activities, and delivering meaningful analysis that improves financial visibility. The position is well suited for someone who can work independently, partner closely with operations and purchasing, and help formalize procedures in a growing environment. Responsibilities:• Manage core cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate cost data supports daily business decisions.• Partner with operations, purchasing, and internal stakeholders to align item costs and maintain reliable standard cost information.• Review and update standard costs so product records accurately reflect current manufacturing and purchasing conditions.• Prepare monthly variance analysis and explain key drivers affecting cost performance, inventory, and production results.• Develop, document, and refine standard operating procedures related to cost accounting workflows and controls.• Provide regular reporting and financial insight to leadership, including direct support to the department head.• Contribute to ongoing process improvements that strengthen accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across accounting operations.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

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

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

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

Ottawa, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support financial operations for a manufacturing-focused organization in Ottawa, Kansas. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys analyzing production costs, improving reporting accuracy, and partnering with colleagues across departments. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in cost accounting and can contribute to a team-oriented environment with strong attention to detail. Responsibilities: • Analyze production expenses, material usage, and labor costs to provide accurate cost data for business decisions. • Maintain and review standard costing information to help ensure inventory and product costing remain current and reliable. • Prepare regular cost reports and variance analyses, identifying trends and explaining significant differences from expectations. • Partner with operations, finance, and other internal teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and margin improvement efforts. • Assist with inventory valuation, reconciliations, and month-end close activities related to manufacturing accounting. • Evaluate cost drivers within the production environment and recommend practical opportunities for greater efficiency and control. • Support financial reporting by ensuring manufacturing-related transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Houston, TX
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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.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

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