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Cost Accounting Manager

Charleston, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to lead cost finance activities across multiple manufacturing locations in Charleston, Illinois. This role partners closely with plant and operations leadership to strengthen cost visibility, improve financial decision-making, and support operational performance. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing cost accounting expertise, a strong command of inventory controls, and the ability to translate plant data into practical business insights. Responsibilities: • Direct cost accounting activities for several manufacturing sites, maintaining consistent reporting practices, reliable financial data, and adherence to company policies. • Act as a key advisor to plant leaders by explaining cost trends, identifying major variances, and recommending actions to improve plant performance. • Travel to operating locations to review results, confirm inventory accuracy, and build strong alignment between finance and site operations. • Lead the administration of standard costing, including cost updates, bill of materials accuracy, labor assumptions, overhead calculations, and cost rollups. • Prepare and present monthly cost performance reviews with analysis of production, usage, labor, and overhead variances. • Work with operations teams to evaluate scrap levels, yield performance, cycle times, and other drivers affecting manufacturing efficiency. • Support budgeting, forecasting, and longer-range financial planning for assigned plants. • Oversee inventory valuation processes, cycle count programs, and physical inventory activities while reinforcing effective controls over raw materials, work in process, and finished goods. • Provide financial guidance for cost reduction efforts, capital spending decisions, profitability analysis, and improvements to reporting tools and data quality. • Partner with engineering and product development teams to estimate costs for new offerings and assess manufacturing factors such as energy usage, firing cycles, batch consistency, and specialized production methods.
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Cost Accounting Manager

Canonsburg, PA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to support construction operations. In this role, you will guide project cost reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to help leadership make informed business decisions. This position requires a strong grasp of construction accounting practices, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with both finance and project teams in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Direct project cost tracking across multiple jobs, reviewing budgets, committed spending, forecasts, and actual results to maintain accurate financial visibility.• Partner with project leaders and field teams to investigate cost variances, address discrepancies, and improve overall project financial performance.• Contribute to monthly close activities by preparing reconciliations, recording journal entries, and making necessary cost corrections for timely reporting.• Maintain work-in-progress reporting and evaluate job profitability to support accurate revenue and margin analysis.• Prepare recurring forecasts, budget updates, and financial summaries that highlight trends, exposures, and opportunities for management review.• Establish and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls related to job costing, project reporting, and financial compliance.• Coordinate documentation and reporting needed for audits, tax-related support, and adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements.• Provide leadership to job cost and accounting staff through training, day-to-day guidance, and performance support.• Work closely with operations, project management, and finance teams to strengthen reporting accuracy and identify process improvements.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Cost Accounting Manager

Boston, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to lead product costing and inventory accounting for our apparel and footwear business in Boston, Massachusetts. This individual contributor role will translate detailed cost and supply chain data into financial insight that supports pricing, profitability, and operational decision-making. The position works closely with sourcing, production, logistics, and accounting partners to strengthen margin visibility, maintain accurate valuation, and improve reporting processes. Responsibilities: • Lead the standard costing process across seasonal apparel and footwear assortments, ensuring bills of materials and related cost inputs are accurate and current. • Evaluate changes in materials, freight, duties, and production expenses to explain cost variances and highlight opportunities to protect profitability. • Partner with sourcing and production teams to calculate landed costs and provide analysis that supports gross margin planning. • Oversee inventory accounting during the monthly close cycle, including journal entries, reconciliations, and review of inventory and work-in-process balances. • Monitor reserve levels for excess, slow-moving, or obsolete stock and develop forecasts to support markdown and valuation decisions. • Support audit activity by maintaining sound costing documentation, validating inventory valuation methods, and responding to external auditor requests. • Maintain the integrity of costing data, item records, and pricing structures within the company’s ERP environment. • Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and improve the movement of financial information between operational and accounting workflows.
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Chestertown, MD
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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

Taylor, MI
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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

Hauppauge, NY
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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, MS
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Temporary / Contract
36 - 43 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing organization. This role will be responsible for analyzing production costs, maintaining accurate inventory and cost records, supporting month-end close activities, and providing financial insights to help drive operational efficiency and profitability. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of cost accounting principles within a manufacturing environment and the ability to work closely with both accounting and operations teams. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Monitor manufacturing costs, variances, and production efficiencies, providing recommendations for improvement.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</li><li>Reconcile inventory accounts and assist with cycle counts and physical inventory processes.</li><li>Maintain accurate cost accounting records and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset ledger, including asset additions, disposals, depreciation calculations, and reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Prepare and record monthly accruals and other adjusting journal entries to support an accurate and timely month-end close process.</li></ul>
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Portland, TN
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support financial operations within a manufacturing environment in Portland, Tennessee. This role focuses on analyzing product and production costs, maintaining accurate inventory-related accounting, and helping ensure timely month-end reporting. The position works closely with plant leadership and provides direct support to the Controller through detailed financial analysis and strong Excel-based reporting. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations, including analysis of production spending and product costs. • Complete month-end close tasks by recording journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and verifying the accuracy of financial data. • Maintain inventory accounting records and investigate variances affecting material, labor, and overhead balances. • Develop and update standard cost information to support operational planning and financial reporting. • Create detailed Excel reports and models that help management evaluate performance, trends, and cost drivers. • Partner with plant leaders and cross-functional teams to explain results, resolve discrepancies, and improve cost visibility. • Assist the Controller with recurring reporting, financial analysis, and other accounting priorities tied to plant performance.
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

San Marcos, CA
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Temporary / Contract
34 - 44 USD / Hourly
WHERE ACCOUNTING MEETS THE FACTORY FLOOR.A growing manufacturing company in San Marcos is looking for a Cost Accountant to join its accounting team and help leadership understand exactly where money is being spent throughout the production process. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys numbers, analysis, inventory, and problem-solving and wants a role that goes beyond traditional transactional accounting. You'll work closely with Finance, Operations, Purchasing, and Production to understand costs and identify opportunities to improve profitability.YOUR MISSION<ul><li>Analyze manufacturing costs and production expenses</li><li>Maintain standard and actual cost information</li><li>Assist with inventory accounting and valuation</li><li>Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs</li><li>Investigate production variances</li><li>Prepare monthly cost reports</li><li>Perform inventory reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end close</li><li>Review manufacturing transactions for accuracy</li><li>Analyze cost trends and identify unusual activity</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting related to production costs</li><li>Partner with Operations to understand cost fluctuations</li><li>Support annual physical inventory processes</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and management analysis</li><li>Maintain accurate cost accounting records</li><li>Recommend process improvements when opportunities are identified</li></ul>
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Ventura, CA
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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

Orange, CA
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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

Encinitas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
A well-established manufacturing company in North County San Diego is adding a Cost Accountant to its finance team. This position is ideal for someone who understands that manufacturing accounting goes beyond the general ledger — you need to understand materials, labor, production, inventory, overhead, and margins.You'll work directly with accounting, operations, purchasing, and production teams to ensure the company's costs are accurately captured and reported.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain and analyze standard and actual product costs</li><li>Review material, labor, and manufacturing overhead costs</li><li>Perform inventory reconciliations and investigate variances</li><li>Analyze production costs and identify unusual fluctuations</li><li>Prepare monthly cost and inventory reports</li><li>Assist with standard cost updates and annual cost reviews</li><li>Calculate and analyze manufacturing variances</li><li>Review bills of materials and production-related financial data</li><li>Partner with operations to understand production efficiencies and cost drivers</li><li>Assist with month-end close, including inventory and cost-related journal entries</li><li>Support physical inventory counts and cycle-count analysis</li><li>Analyze gross margin by product, customer, or product line</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting related to production costs</li><li>Help improve costing procedures, reporting, and internal controls</li><li>Provide financial information to management to support pricing and operational decisions</li></ul>
2026-09-07T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Union City, CA
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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>
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Livermore, CA
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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>
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Yuba City, CA
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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

Houston, TX
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Temporary to Hire
36.1 - 41.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance activities at our Texas location. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can translate plant-level financial data into meaningful cost insights and help improve spending control, inventory accuracy, and overall operational performance. The role partners closely with teams across finance, production, logistics, and other business functions to strengthen reporting, planning, and decision-making in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Analyze material costing and product valuation data, maintaining reliable standard cost structures that support accurate financial reporting for manufacturing operations. • Review plant spending across fixed and variable cost categories, investigate variances against expectations, and communicate key drivers behind cost movement. • Manage inventory accounting activities by monitoring stock transactions, supporting cycle count and physical count reviews, and reconciling inventory records to the general ledger. • Prepare and present plant financial measures, operating trends, and performance indicators that help leadership assess efficiency and profitability. • Contribute to month-end close by posting journal entries, reviewing account reconciliations, and explaining fluctuations within the balance sheet and income statement. • Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting for factory operations, comparing results to plan and identifying financial risks or overspending trends. • Work cross-functionally with internal departments and external partners to resolve cost issues, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen financial controls. • Identify opportunities to improve costing, inventory, and reporting processes within the manufacturing finance function.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Murfreesboro, TN
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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

Lowell, MA
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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, MA
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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

Bluefield, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial analysis, reporting accuracy, and informed business decisions in the Bluefield/Tazewell, VA area. This position works closely with operations and finance stakeholders to evaluate product costs, maintain reliable inventory accounting, and contribute to timely month-end reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to translate financial data into practical insights. Responsibilities:• Track inventory-related activity, review cost balances, and assess reserve needs to help maintain accurate financial records.• Contribute to product costing efforts by evaluating cost structures, supporting pricing decisions, and analyzing profitability across products or operations.• Assist with monthly close activities by preparing reconciliations, recording accruals and prepayments, and maintaining fixed asset accounting support.• Examine budget-to-actual and cost variances to highlight trends, uncover potential issues, and identify areas for improvement.• Prepare financial information required for statutory filings, regulatory needs, and audit support while maintaining documentation quality.• Strengthen reporting reliability by helping refine accounting processes, internal controls, and financial analysis tools.• Collaborate with operational and business teams to provide cost insights that support planning, performance, and decision-making.• Use financial systems and spreadsheets to organize data, produce reporting, and improve visibility into cost performance.
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Denver, CO
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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.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Boulder, CO
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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

Anaheim, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Anaheim, California. This role focuses on strengthening product cost visibility, supporting inventory accuracy, and delivering reliable financial analysis in a high-volume production environment. The position works closely with operations and cross-functional teams to build meaningful cost models, support pricing decisions, and help ensure a smooth month-end close. Responsibilities: • Build detailed cost models for products and new components by assessing materials, labor inputs, overhead structure, and expected margins. • Partner with production teams to gather shop floor data and confirm that costs are assigned correctly across parts, jobs, and inventory. • Prepare pricing support and proposal estimates by translating operational and engineering inputs into accurate manufacturing cost assumptions. • Review inventory activity through cycle counts, reconciliations, and variance research to improve accuracy and valuation quality. • Support month-end close by preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and analyzing fluctuations in manufacturing-related balances. • Evaluate work orders, production performance, and cost trends to identify unusual results and recommend corrective action. • Track standard costs, labor rates, and overhead rates to help maintain dependable reporting and informed business decisions. • Contribute to special projects involving inventory controls, reserve analysis, and broader manufacturing finance improvements.
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Oxnard, California. This role is responsible for strengthening cost accounting practices, supporting accurate financial reporting, and helping maintain compliance within a manufacturing environment. The position also contributes to inventory and margin analysis, close activities, and ongoing process enhancements that improve operational and financial performance. Responsibilities:• Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities related to inventory, cost of sales, and revenue reporting, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.• Review product costing, standard costs, and manufacturing-related financial data to ensure accuracy and alignment with company policies and applicable accounting guidance.• Prepare and interpret gross margin and variance analyses to identify trends, explain performance results, and support business decisions.• Coordinate physical inventory reviews and audit support activities while helping maintain reliable inventory records and strong internal controls.• Provide guidance and day-to-day oversight to cost accounting and estimating staff, supporting development in technical and government cost accounting practices.• Partner with cross-functional teams in finance and operations to improve costing methods, reporting quality, and overall efficiency.• Support internal and external audit requests by supplying documentation, explaining accounting treatment, and helping address compliance requirements.• Use Oracle and advanced Excel tools to analyze financial information, maintain reporting accuracy, and streamline recurring accounting processes.Senior
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Los Angeles, CA
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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