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Cost Accountant

Gaffney, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support financial accuracy and operational decision-making within a manufacturing environment in Gaffney, South Carolina. This role focuses on analyzing production costs, maintaining reliable standard costing data, and delivering insights that help improve efficiency and margin performance. The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting expertise and a practical understanding of how financial information supports plant operations. Responsibilities: • Analyze manufacturing expenses, material usage, labor activity, and overhead to provide clear insight into product and production costs. • Maintain and refine standard cost data to help ensure accurate inventory valuation and dependable financial reporting. • Review cost variances on a regular basis, identify underlying drivers, and communicate findings with recommendations for corrective action. • Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to strengthen cost controls and support informed business decisions. • Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports that highlight trends in production performance, spending, and profitability. • Support month-end closing activities related to inventory, cost allocations, and manufacturing accounting entries. • Evaluate cost structures and assist in developing analyses that improve pricing, budgeting, and forecasting activities. • Contribute to process improvements involving costing methods, reporting accuracy, and financial workflows, including changes to internal systems when needed.
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Long Beach, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
📈 Cost Analyst – Long Beach, CA | Hybrid | Manufacturing | High-Growth OpportunityWe’re seeking a Cost Analyst to join our manufacturing team in Long Beach. If you're detail-oriented, love digging into inventory and costing, and have a passion for improving processes, this is your opportunity to grow with a fast-moving company.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Analyze inventory and product costing data to support month-end close</li><li>Prepare journal entries, reconcile GL accounts, and ensure financial accuracy</li><li>Validate inventory reports and stock valuations</li><li>Work cross-functionally to streamline cost and inventory processes</li><li>Identify variances, investigate root causes, and recommend improvements</li><li>Use ERP systems to manage cost and inventory data</li><li>Support audits and provide documentation as needed</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li>Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory processes</li><li>Experience in manufacturing environments preferred</li><li>Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel</li><li>A mindset for continuous improvement and process optimization</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>High-growth company with room to advance</li><li>Hybrid schedule (mix of on-site and remote)</li><li>Competitive salary + full benefits</li></ul> For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013216885 email resume to [email protected]
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Chatsworth, CA
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Temporary to Hire
25.3365 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing environment in California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position focuses on building reliable cost models, supporting pricing decisions, and delivering clear insight into production spending and profitability. The role partners closely with operations, engineering, purchasing, and business teams to strengthen financial visibility and help guide practical, data-driven decisions. Responsibilities: • Create detailed cost estimates for new, modified, or existing products to support competitive and accurate pricing decisions. • Review historical production data, bills of materials, and routing information to project manufacturing expenses and identify cost trends. • Evaluate financial exposure within estimates and apply appropriate assumptions to reflect margin targets and production risk. • Work with purchasing, engineering, and related teams to gather current pricing for raw materials, outside services, and sourced components. • Establish, update, and maintain standard and actual costs across raw materials, work in process, and finished goods inventories. • Investigate differences between expected and actual manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, and overhead, and explain key drivers. • Prepare margin and profitability analysis by customer, product category, and individual jobs to support operational and commercial decisions. • Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to assess the financial effect of design revisions, material alternatives, and lead-time improvements.
2026-06-04T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Kernersville, NC
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial operations within a manufacturing environment in the Triad. This role partners closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate cost reporting, meaningful analysis, and practical financial insights. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory-related accounting, and reporting that helps guide operational and business decisions. Responsibilities:• Build, maintain, and refine standard cost structures while investigating cost variances and explaining financial drivers to management.• Coordinate annual standard cost revisions and ensure cost assumptions are updated to reflect current operating conditions.• Prepare recurring financial and operational reports, including KPI summaries, variance analysis, and performance updates for plant leadership.• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by developing financial projections and monitoring results against plan.• Assist research, development, and commercial teams by estimating costs for new products and supporting pricing-related analysis.• Complete month-end and year-end journal entries, reconcile general ledger activity, and help ensure timely and accurate financial close processes.• Create daily, weekly, and monthly management reports that provide visibility into plant performance, spending, and production costs.• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance by analyzing trends, modeling outcomes, and recommending data-driven actions.• Support audit and tax preparation by compiling schedules, documentation, and other required financial information.• Maintain awareness of applicable accounting guidance and regulatory updates while handling ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed.
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in California. This position is responsible for strengthening cost accounting practices, supporting accurate financial reporting, and providing insight into inventory, cost of sales, and margin performance. The role also offers the opportunity to guide entry-level team members, improve accounting processes, and partner with operations in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities:• Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities tied to inventory, cost of sales, and revenue-related transactions, ensuring timely and accurate close results.• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain reliable financial records and compliance with internal policies and applicable standards.• Review gross margin performance and develop analyses that highlight cost trends, variances, and opportunities to improve reporting accuracy.• Lead inventory-related accounting tasks, including audit support, cycle count review, and evaluation of inventory balances within a manufacturing setting.• Supervise and mentor a small team of cost accounting and estimating professionals, helping build capability in government-focused cost accounting practices.• Perform detailed variance analysis on production and standard costs to identify root causes and support corrective actions with cross-functional partners.• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting compliance-focused reviews.• Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support a high-performing finance organization.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

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]
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Indianapolis, IN
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a growing construction company in Indianapolis, Indiana. This position focuses on analyzing project financial performance, monitoring equipment-related costs, and turning operational data into clear insights that support better business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting experience, advanced spreadsheet skills, and the ability to work closely with both office and field teams in a hands-on environment. Responsibilities: • Examine the financial results of demolition and excavation jobs to identify cost trends, margin performance, and areas for improvement. • Track profitability and operating efficiency across a fleet of more than 40 trucks by reviewing usage, expenses, and performance data. • Prepare and maintain project cost reports, ensuring expenses are recorded accurately and aligned with budgets and job activity. • Analyze job-level profit and loss statements and present findings that help leadership evaluate operational and financial results. • Use Excel and other reporting tools to organize large data sets, perform detailed cost analysis, and support decision-making. • Partner with project and operations teams to gather information from both field and office sources for accurate financial reporting. • Support budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing cost monitoring for construction-related work and equipment operations. • Investigate variances in labor, materials, equipment, and overhead costs, then recommend practical actions to improve performance.
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Linthicum Heights, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 110000 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.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Lancaster, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Lancaster, New York. This role focuses on strengthening manufacturing cost visibility, supporting inventory accuracy, and delivering financial insights that help improve operational performance. The ideal candidate will work closely with finance and operations leaders to evaluate results, explain cost drivers, and help guide practical process improvements. Responsibilities: • Analyze standard costing results across inventory, production activity, and plant performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities. • Coordinate annual standard cost updates in partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate product costing. • Review manufacturing and operational results, translate findings into actionable recommendations, and support follow-through on corrective measures. • Collaborate with plant and management teams to better understand production performance and enhance cost efficiency. • Maintain costing data, including product structures and routing information, to support reliable financial reporting and operational analysis. • Reconcile inventory-related accounts and manufacturing variances while working with operations to reduce inefficiencies and improve absorption performance. • Prepare accounting entries related to inventory activity, reserves, and period-end accruals with a high level of accuracy. • Investigate labor, overhead, and purchase price variances and communicate key drivers and conclusions to leadership. • Support physical inventory activities and cycle count programs while partnering with operations to improve inventory accuracy and costing processes. • Assist management with internal control activities, including testing, documentation, and ongoing compliance support.
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Knoxville, TN
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Temporary / Contract
51.4615 - 59.587 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Knoxville, Tennessee for a Contract assignment expected to run approximately 2 to 3 months. This role will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting cost-focused accounting activities, and strengthening day-to-day reporting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting experience, works comfortably with detailed reconciliations, and can contribute quickly in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee cost accounting activities that support manufacturing operations and help ensure reliable product cost information.• Complete bank reconciliations and review cash-related accounts to confirm balances are accurate and fully supported.• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and assist with improving financial reporting efficiency.• Process and reconcile credit card data uploads while ensuring expenses are recorded correctly in the general ledger.• Maintain financial records and reporting accuracy within NetSuite, including account-level review and transaction support.• Use advanced Excel tools to perform reconciliations, analyze financial data, and prepare clear reporting outputs.• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information, resolve discrepancies, and support timely month-to-month accounting needs.• Step into a short-term assignment with minimal ramp-up time and provide dependable accounting support throughout the engagement.FOR IMMEDIDATE CONSIDERATION PLEASE CONTACT: Kelly Fellows 865-370-2219 at Robert Half
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

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
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Catoosa, OK
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial operations for a manufacturing environment in Catoosa, Oklahoma. This role focuses on delivering accurate cost data, strengthening inventory controls, and providing reporting that helps leadership evaluate performance and planning decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, a solid understanding of standard costing, and experience working through monthly and annual accounting cycles. Responsibilities:• Maintain product cost records and standard cost structures to ensure accurate valuation of inventory and production activity.• Review manufacturing expenses and investigate cost fluctuations, translating findings into clear recommendations for management.• Perform reconciliations across inventory, subledgers, and general ledger accounts to support reliable financial reporting.• Contribute to month-end closing activities by preparing journal entries, analyzing balances, and validating cost-related transactions.• Produce recurring and ad hoc financial reports that summarize operational results, spending patterns, and margin performance.• Partner with operations and finance teams to support budgeting efforts and improve visibility into plant-level costs.• Assist with annual physical inventory activities, including count support, variance review, and documentation of adjustments.• Evaluate standard versus actual results through variance analysis and help identify underlying drivers affecting profitability.
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Plaquemine, LA
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Temporary to Hire
35 - 42 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support plant and corporate accounting activities in Louisiana. This contract position with potential for a long-term opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage cost accounting, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to a dependable month-end close process. The role blends manufacturing finance responsibilities with broader accounting duties and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and comfort working in a hybrid environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee product and plant costing activities to help maintain accurate financial reporting and operational insights.• Record and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and third-party billing transactions in a timely and accurate manner.• Manage credit release tasks and support credit risk-related decisions by reviewing account status and payment activity.• Prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist with bank and account reconciliations during the close cycle.• Support monthly and periodic close activities by validating financial data and resolving discrepancies across cost centers.• Apply knowledge of cost center structures to track expenses, allocate costs appropriately, and improve reporting accuracy.• Partner with both manufacturing and corporate accounting teams to ensure financial information is complete, consistent, and actionable.• Use Excel and organizational systems effectively to analyze data, prepare reports, and support day-to-day accounting operations.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Decatur, AL
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Our client in Decatur, Alabama is seeking an experienced Plant Cost Accountant to join their manufacturing team. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining plant cost accounting systems and controls to support operational and financial performance. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing accounting experience, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to drive cost efficiency and operational improvements. This position plays a key role in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and cost control initiatives while partnering with plant leadership to improve overall manufacturing performance. Key Responsibilities Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis Design, maintain, and enhance plant cost accounting systems and cost control processes. Analyze manufacturing costs and site performance, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and operational enhancements. Monitor and maintain plant cost accounting procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency. Support invoice coding and accounting classifications as needed. Budgeting & Forecasting Assist in the preparation of the annual operating budget, revised forecasts, and financial projections under the guidance of plant leadership. Collaborate with operations and department leaders to develop accurate monthly production cost forecasts. Partner with cost center managers to monitor spending and ensure adherence to approved budgets. Financial Reporting & Operational Support Prepare and report monthly financial results related to plant operations. Analyze actual performance against budget and provide recommendations to management for continuous improvement. Provide financial data and reporting support to internal teams and departments as needed. Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and accounting standards related to manufacturing and cost accounting. Continuous Improvement Help drive financial performance within manufacturing operations through process improvements that enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost management. Participate in special projects and additional assignments as directed by management.
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Salt Lake City, UT
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Temporary / Contract
42.75 - 49.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Salt Lake City, Utah. This Long-term Contract position focuses on delivering accurate cost data, maintaining standard costing practices, and providing analysis that helps improve financial visibility across production activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing setting and the ability to turn detailed cost information into practical business insight. Responsibilities: • Prepare, review, and maintain product costing records to ensure reliable financial reporting for manufacturing operations. • Analyze production expenses, material usage, labor, and overhead to identify cost trends and explain variances. • Support the development, upkeep, and validation of standard costs for inventory and manufactured goods. • Partner with finance and plant operations teams to monitor performance and improve the accuracy of cost-related data. • Perform recurring and ad hoc cost analysis to help management evaluate profitability, spending patterns, and operational efficiency. • Reconcile inventory and manufacturing cost activity within accounting records and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Assist with month-end close activities related to cost accounting, including journal entries, reporting, and variance review. • Contribute to process improvements involving costing methods, reporting practices, and internal financial controls when needed.
2026-05-16T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-05-17T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Sleepy Eye, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial performance and costing accuracy within a manufacturing environment in southwest Minnesota. This role will help strengthen inventory valuation, product cost reporting, and margin analysis while working closely with accounting, finance, and operations teams. The position offers an opportunity to influence business decisions through meaningful analysis and to contribute to the ongoing enhancement of costing tools and processes. Responsibilities:• Lead daily costing activities within the ERP environment and improve the reliability of cost-related data and workflows• Analyze inventory values, product costs, and profitability trends to provide clear reporting for business leaders• Maintain standard cost frameworks, cost components, and production-related cost models to support accurate financial reporting• Evaluate labor, material, and overhead variances and explain key drivers affecting operational performance• Assist with month-end and period-end close by preparing reconciliations, recording journal entries, and validating cost balances• Review work order activity and manufacturing transactions to ensure costs are captured correctly and reported in a timely manner• Partner with finance, FP&A, accounting, and operations teams to deliver insights that support planning and decision-making• Contribute to the implementation and refinement of Oracle Fusion costing capabilities and related internal controls
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z

Cost Accounting Manager

Charleston, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to lead plant-focused financial analysis and cost oversight for a multi-site manufacturing environment in Charleston, Illinois. This role partners closely with operations leadership to improve cost visibility, strengthen inventory accuracy, and support sound business decisions across production facilities. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of manufacturing accounting, a strong command of standard costing, and the ability to translate complex financial data into practical operational insight. Responsibilities: • Direct cost accounting activities for multiple manufacturing locations, ensuring consistent practices, accurate reporting, and alignment with company financial policies. • Act as a key business partner to plant and operations leaders by interpreting cost trends, explaining variances, and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance. • Travel to operating sites to review plant results, confirm inventory records, and build strong coordination between finance and manufacturing teams. • Maintain and refine standard costing structures, including product costing inputs, bills of materials accuracy, labor assumptions, overhead calculations, and cost rollups. • Lead recurring month-end cost reviews by evaluating manufacturing variances related to material usage, labor performance, and overhead absorption. • Work with operations, supply chain, and production teams to assess scrap, yield, cycle time, and other drivers that influence manufacturing efficiency and profitability. • Oversee inventory valuation and control processes, including cycle count programs and physical inventory activities, while reinforcing strong controls over raw materials, work in process, and finished goods. • Support budgeting, forecasting, capital analysis, product profitability reviews, and reporting improvements, including data quality and system-related enhancements tied to manufacturing finance. • Partner with engineering and product development teams to estimate costs for new products and evaluate the financial effects of production methods, energy usage, batch variation, and kiln performance within refractory manufacturing.
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Cost Accounting Manager

Newark, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
Our client is seeking an ONSITE Cost Accounting Manager in Fremont. The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for managing cost of goods sold and inventory accounting, developing, and maintaining standard costs, and analyzing manufacturing variances, as well as overseeing the manufacturing and inventory modules in the company. The position will support cost accounting month end close, reconcile inventory, prepare journal entries and have the opportunity to work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, R&D, and quality organizations. If you’re ready to contribute to a mission-critical function, apply now to Gary Daum at Robert Half
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Cost Accounting Manager

Mendota Heights, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
Cost Accounting Manager A well-established manufacturing organization in the east metro is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to support financial operations across multiple production facilities. This company has a long-standing reputation for quality, operational excellence, and employee retention, and offers a collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong leadership support. This position is near St. Paul, MN and offers 4 days in office, 1 from home. Position OverviewThis role will oversee cost accounting processes, inventory controls, and operational financial analysis while partnering closely with finance and operations leadership to improve plant performance and profitability. The position will also play a key role in maintaining accurate product costing, supporting month-end close activities, and driving process improvements across the organization.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and support accounting team members while fostering a collaborative and service-oriented environment</li><li>Maintain and improve standard costing processes, including product setup, bills of materials, labor rates, overhead allocations, and material costing</li><li>Analyze manufacturing and inventory-related variances, including purchase price, freight, and production variances</li><li>Oversee inventory cycle count programs and ensure accuracy of inventory transactions and reporting</li><li>Support electronic transaction flow between internal systems and external business partners</li><li>Partner with corporate finance leadership on monthly close activities, audit support, and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Work cross-functionally with operations and business leaders to provide financial insights and operational support</li><li>Present financial and operational reporting to leadership teams to help drive performance improvements</li><li>Assist with budgeting support, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and financial evaluation of operational initiatives</li><li>Promote strong working relationships across departments, vendors, and customers</li><li>Participate in continuous improvement efforts and other special projects as needed</li></ul>Additional Information<ul><li>Stable, growth-oriented manufacturing company</li><li>Collaborative leadership team and strong company culture</li><li>Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Opportunity to make a visible impact within operations and finance</li></ul>
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z

Cost Accounting Manager

Austin, TX
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 45.16 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to support strategic manufacturing and sourcing decisions through detailed cost analysis and financial evaluation. This Long-term Contract position is based in Austin, TX, and will focus on assessing product and sub-assembly production costs, comparing in-house manufacturing against external supplier options, and delivering clear insights to business leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, analytical judgment, and the ability to work across operations, engineering, and sourcing teams. Responsibilities:• Evaluate prioritized products and sub-assemblies to determine full production costs and identify potential savings by expense category when considering external sourcing alternatives.• Build and maintain comparative cost analyses that incorporate internal manufacturing expenses, supplier pricing, labor, overhead, depreciation, inventory, and accounts payable impacts.• Consolidate financial inputs into make-versus-buy models to support decision-making across sourcing, engineering, and operations functions.• Present findings and recommendations to leadership, explaining key financial drivers and participating in discussions around manufacturing strategy.• Review supplier quotations and validate cost assumptions used in financial analyses to ensure accuracy and consistency.• Assist with post-decision audits of third-party supplier charges to confirm invoices align with approved quotations and contractual expectations.• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather production, sourcing, and operational data needed for timely and reliable cost evaluations.Austin
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Cost Accounting Manager

Woburn, MA
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Temporary / Contract
55.4135 - 64.163 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Cost Manager to support a manufacturing organization north of Boston through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position will lead core cost accounting activities, helping ensure accurate financial reporting and meaningful analysis for operational decision-making. The role will also support to strengthen costing practices, improve processes, and support profitability across the business. Responsibilities:• Lead month-end and quarter-end manufacturing cost accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate financial close results.• Prepare and review inventory reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting analysis related to inventory balances, including in-service merchandise and amortization activity.• Direct cycle count and physical inventory programs in coordination with Operations to promote accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls.• Establish and apply enhanced product costing standards that align with corporate accounting policies and drive consistency across the organization.• Assess inventory reserve requirements, including excess and obsolete stock, in partnership with Supply Chain leadership.• Strengthen and monitor internal control execution while identifying opportunities to improve cost and inventory processes, including support for new system-related workflows.• Coordinate cost and inventory support for quarterly reviews and annual audits, responding to documentation requests and resolving follow-up items.• Drive product cost planning, margin analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities to support financial performance management.• Provide analytical insight to Operations and Supply Chain teams to uncover efficiencies, improve decision-making, and support profitability initiatives.• Supervise and develop the cost accounting team while leading ad hoc analysis and special projects as business needs arise.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Cost Accounting Manager

Fort Wayne, IN
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to guide cost accounting operations within a large-scale manufacturing environment in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role will oversee standard costing activities, strengthen financial visibility across a broad product portfolio, and turn complex operational and financial data into practical recommendations for leadership. The position also plays an important part in improving reporting processes, supporting cross-functional decision-making, and building a high-performing team focused on accuracy and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: • Direct cost accounting activities for a high-volume manufacturing operation and provide leadership to a team responsible for delivering accurate and timely cost information. • Oversee the setup, review, and refinement of standard costs across a large product catalog, ensuring costing methods remain reliable and well controlled. • Manage annual cost updates and regularly evaluate material variances to keep product costing current and aligned with operational performance. • Analyze overhead structure, equipment utilization, and cost absorption trends to improve the allocation of manufacturing expenses. • Investigate production variances, identify key drivers behind cost fluctuations, and work with operations leaders to develop effective corrective actions. • Perform profitability and margin analysis by product line and customer segment to support pricing, product strategy, and business planning decisions. • Coordinate recurring physical inventory activities across locations in partnership with finance and operations teams to help maintain inventory accuracy. • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve cost discrepancies, consolidate data from multiple sources, and promote consistent financial reporting. • Provide cost accounting expertise for ERP-related initiatives, including system configuration, process optimization, and enhanced reporting capabilities. • Support period-end accounting activities, including necessary reclassifications and other financial close tasks tied to manufacturing costs.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Cost Accounting Manager

Parsippany, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to support finance operations in Parsippany, New Jersey. This role is ideal for someone who can work comfortably in a detailed, hands-on environment involving standard costing, inventory analysis, and data review across legacy or highly manual processes. The position will play an important part in strengthening accuracy, supporting audit readiness, and improving the reliability of cost accounting information used for business decisions. Responsibilities: • Direct cost and inventory accounting activities, ensuring balances, journal entries, reconciliations, and reserves are accurate and properly recorded. • Manage standard cost maintenance and inventory valuation reviews, including analysis of material, production, and freight-related cost components. • Investigate fluctuations in cost metrics and inventory results, providing clear monthly explanations and actionable financial insight. • Partner with operational teams such as production and procurement to collect data, resolve discrepancies, and support informed decision-making. • Lead detailed cleanup efforts in cost and inventory records where data quality, documentation, or legacy processes require correction and clarification. • Support internal and external audit activity by preparing schedules, validating supporting documentation, and reinforcing compliance with accounting requirements. • Identify opportunities to strengthen cost accounting workflows and introduce more efficient, reliable procedures in a manual or outdated systems environment. • Contribute to budget and forecast planning by analyzing cost drivers, inventory trends, and operational spending patterns.
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z