We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support financial operations and provide accurate cost reporting for a long-term contract opportunity in Mclean, Virginia. This role focuses on analyzing production and operational costs, maintaining reliable standard costing data, and delivering insights that strengthen budgeting and financial decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting expertise and a practical approach to cost analysis in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and maintain detailed cost reports to track production expenses, variances, and overall financial performance.<br>• Review manufacturing cost data and evaluate trends to identify inefficiencies, savings opportunities, and areas requiring corrective action.<br>• Manage standard cost calculations and updates to ensure product costing remains accurate and aligned with business activity.<br>• Analyze material, labor, and overhead expenses and explain cost variances to finance and operational stakeholders.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, inventory valuation, and month-end close activities.<br>• Reconcile cost-related accounts and verify the integrity of financial records connected to manufacturing operations.<br>• Develop reporting and analysis that helps leadership make informed decisions regarding pricing, margins, and operational performance.
<p>We are looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to support financial accuracy and operational insight for manufacturing activities in Littleton, Colorado. This position focuses on inventory valuation, cost analysis, and financial reporting while partnering with cross-functional teams to improve processes and strengthen decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business recommendations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain and enhance cost accounting processes and financial controls to support accurate reporting and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Review inventory balances, production activity, and related transactions to help ensure assets are valued correctly and protected through effective controls.</p><p>• Calculate manufacturing variances, investigate key drivers, and communicate findings to operations partners to support timely performance analysis.</p><p>• Partner with business and plant stakeholders to build profit and loss plans for assigned product lines and contribute cost estimates for new offerings.</p><p>• Assess inventory and production procedures, identify control gaps or inefficiencies, and recommend practical improvements to strengthen accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Support the creation and maintenance of standard costs for designated product lines and compare actual results against expected performance.</p><p>• Analyze general ledger and subledger data, research unusual items, and resolve discrepancies to improve the reliability of financial information.</p><p>• Prepare period-over-period financial comparisons and summarize results with clear commentary for management review.</p><p>• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on cost-related transactions, accounting procedures, and reporting expectations.</p><p>• Expand reporting capabilities by leveraging enterprise systems and financial applications to deliver more useful operational and accounting insight.</p>
<p><strong>📈 Cost Analyst – Long Beach, CA | Hybrid | Manufacturing | High-Growth Opportunity</strong></p><p>We’re seeking a <strong>Cost Analyst</strong> to join our manufacturing team in <strong>Long Beach</strong>. If you're detail-oriented, love digging into <strong>inventory and costing</strong>, and have a passion for <strong>improving processes</strong>, this is your opportunity to grow with a fast-moving company.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><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><p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p><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><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>High-growth</strong> company with room to advance</li><li><strong>Hybrid schedule</strong> (mix of on-site and remote)</li><li>Competitive salary + full benefits</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>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]</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create detailed cost estimates for new, modified, or existing products to support competitive and accurate pricing decisions.<br>• Review historical production data, bills of materials, and routing information to project manufacturing expenses and identify cost trends.<br>• Evaluate financial exposure within estimates and apply appropriate assumptions to reflect margin targets and production risk.<br>• Work with purchasing, engineering, and related teams to gather current pricing for raw materials, outside services, and sourced components.<br>• Establish, update, and maintain standard and actual costs across raw materials, work in process, and finished goods inventories.<br>• Investigate differences between expected and actual manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, and overhead, and explain key drivers.<br>• Prepare margin and profitability analysis by customer, product category, and individual jobs to support operational and commercial decisions.<br>• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to assess the financial effect of design revisions, material alternatives, and lead-time improvements.
<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p> <strong>Why this role stands out</strong></p><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><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities tied to inventory, cost of sales, and revenue-related transactions, ensuring timely and accurate close results.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain reliable financial records and compliance with internal policies and applicable standards.</p><p>• Review gross margin performance and develop analyses that highlight cost trends, variances, and opportunities to improve reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Lead inventory-related accounting tasks, including audit support, cycle count review, and evaluation of inventory balances within a manufacturing setting.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor a small team of cost accounting and estimating professionals, helping build capability in government-focused cost accounting practices.</p><p>• Perform detailed variance analysis on production and standard costs to identify root causes and support corrective actions with cross-functional partners.</p><p>• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting compliance-focused reviews.</p><p>• Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support a high-performing finance organization.</p>
<p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Cost Accountant</strong> to support cost analysis, inventory accounting, and financial reporting activities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze standard and actual costs and investigate variances</li><li>Prepare and maintain cost accounting reports and supporting schedules</li><li>Monitor inventory transactions and reconcile inventory accounts</li><li>Support month-end close processes related to cost accounting</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis</li><li>Review manufacturing or operational costs to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities</li><li>Maintain accurate product costing data and support pricing analysis</li><li>Collaborate with operations and finance teams to improve cost controls and reporting</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Staff Accountant – Make an Impact with a Mission-Driven Organization</p><p>Are 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Why Join Us?</p><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><p>Responsibilities</p><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><p>Qualifications</p><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><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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]</p>
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance activities. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can strengthen cost visibility, maintain accurate product costing, and provide meaningful analysis to guide operational and financial decisions. The role will partner closely with plant and finance teams to improve reporting accuracy, monitor cost performance, and support a disciplined standard costing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, review, and maintain product cost data to ensure accurate financial reporting within a manufacturing setting.<br>• Analyze material, labor, and overhead expenses to identify cost trends, variances, and opportunities for operational improvement.<br>• Support the standard cost process, including updates, validations, and ongoing monitoring of costing assumptions.<br>• Reconcile inventory and production-related financial data to help maintain reliable month-end and periodic close results.<br>• Partner with manufacturing, operations, and finance stakeholders to explain cost performance and provide actionable financial insight.<br>• Develop regular cost analysis reports that highlight key drivers affecting margins, production efficiency, and spending levels.<br>• Assist with variance investigations by comparing actual results against standards, budgets, and forecasts.<br>• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to cost controls, reporting processes, and manufacturing financial analysis.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine the financial results of demolition and excavation jobs to identify cost trends, margin performance, and areas for improvement.<br>• Track profitability and operating efficiency across a fleet of more than 40 trucks by reviewing usage, expenses, and performance data.<br>• Prepare and maintain project cost reports, ensuring expenses are recorded accurately and aligned with budgets and job activity.<br>• Analyze job-level profit and loss statements and present findings that help leadership evaluate operational and financial results.<br>• Use Excel and other reporting tools to organize large data sets, perform detailed cost analysis, and support decision-making.<br>• Partner with project and operations teams to gather information from both field and office sources for accurate financial reporting.<br>• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing cost monitoring for construction-related work and equipment operations.<br>• Investigate variances in labor, materials, equipment, and overhead costs, then recommend practical actions to improve performance.
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role focuses on delivering accurate cost data, supporting inventory and production reporting, and helping leadership make informed financial decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical ability with practical experience in manufacturing finance and works effectively with both accounting and operations teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and update standard costing for materials, labor, and factory overhead to reflect current production conditions.<br>• Review manufacturing cost performance and explain differences between expected and actual results across key expense categories.<br>• Prepare recurring analysis related to inventory valuation and cost of goods sold to support monthly financial reporting.<br>• Work closely with production and operational leaders to identify major cost drivers and improve visibility into plant performance.<br>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by providing detailed input on manufacturing expenses and operational trends.<br>• Reconcile inventory-related accounts and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure financial accuracy.<br>• Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count processes while helping investigate discrepancies and improve count reliability.<br>• Strengthen cost accounting procedures, reporting tools, and internal controls to improve efficiency and data quality.<br>• Provide actionable financial recommendations that support margin improvement and overall profitability.
<p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant for our client in the nonprofit industry in San Diego, CA. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with experience in cost analysis, budget tracking, grant or program expense allocation, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and committed to supporting a mission-driven organization through accurate and timely financial insight.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze program, departmental, and operational costs to support budgeting and financial planning</li><li>Monitor expense allocations and help ensure costs are recorded accurately across funds, programs, or departments</li><li>Prepare and maintain cost reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities related to cost accounting</li><li>Track direct and indirect expenses and support allocation methodologies</li><li>Partner with finance and program teams to review spending trends and identify variances</li><li>Support grant reporting, audit preparation, and documentation requests as needed</li><li>Maintain accurate general ledger records related to cost accounting activities</li><li>Help ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting requirements</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and financial visibility</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support monthly cost accounting and inventory close activities by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping ensure timely completion of reporting tasks.</p><p>• Maintain accurate product and inventory costing records within the ERP system, including updates to relevant item and cost structures.</p><p>• Review production and inventory transactions to confirm data completeness, identify discrepancies, and help resolve issues affecting financial accuracy.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing and inventory variances, investigate unusual cost movements, and communicate findings to stakeholders.</p><p>• Prepare general ledger reconciliations related to inventory, costing, and associated balance sheet accounts.</p><p>• Assist in managing inventory reserve activities, including excess and obsolete stock analysis and write-off support.</p><p>• Record and process inventory cost adjustments as needed to reflect operational and financial updates.</p><p>• Contribute to audit readiness by preparing schedules, compiling support documentation, and responding to information requests.</p><p>• Develop ad hoc analyses and reports to support decision-making across finance and operations.</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the standard costing framework by maintaining accurate material, labor, and overhead assumptions used in product costing.<br>• Perform detailed cost build analyses, including reviews of bills of materials and production routings, to ensure product costs reflect current manufacturing activity.<br>• Establish and revise costs for new items, product updates, and engineering changes while keeping standards aligned with business operations.<br>• Lead inventory valuation activities, including reserve assessments and reconciliation of inventory balances between accounting records and supporting systems.<br>• Partner with plant and supply chain teams to investigate inventory differences, support count programs, and improve overall stock accuracy.<br>• Evaluate purchase price, labor, overhead, and production variances, determine underlying drivers, and recommend corrective actions to reduce unfavorable results.<br>• Prepare manufacturing-related journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules required for month-end close, reporting, and audit readiness.<br>• Deliver margin and profitability analysis by product line and customer group to identify trends and support better business decisions.<br>• Collaborate with operations and leadership on pricing, sourcing, make-versus-buy evaluations, capital spending analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing process improvements.
<p>Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial accuracy and cost visibility within our clients manufacturing facility. This position partners closely with operations and plant leadership to strengthen inventory accounting, improve manufacturing performance insights, and support environmental reporting obligations. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in plant accounting, strong analytical ability, and the confidence to work across departments to improve cost control and reporting discipline.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the plant’s standard costing structure by updating material, labor, and overhead assumptions to reflect current manufacturing conditions.</p><p>• Review production results and variance trends to identify margin pressures, waste drivers, and opportunities to improve operational efficiency.</p><p>• Work with production, engineering, and other plant teams to assess the financial impact of process changes, new materials, and improvement initiatives.</p><p>• Contribute to annual planning activities, including budget preparation and standard cost updates for the manufacturing operation.</p><p>• Reconcile inventory records between perpetual systems and the general ledger while maintaining accurate product valuation.</p><p>• Prepare manufacturing-related journal entries and maintain reliable plant-level ledger balances through timely account reconciliations.</p><p>• Coordinate month-end and year-end close tasks related to inventory, cost accounting, and manufacturing expense reporting.</p><p>• Compile supporting schedules and analysis for audits and ensure adherence to internal financial controls and company policies.</p><p>• Partner with environmental and safety stakeholders to track waste, energy usage, emissions, and related program costs for required reporting.</p><p>• Provide guidance to less experienced accounting team members and participate in cross-functional efforts focused on lean practices, waste reduction, and plant performance improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with operations teams to conduct cycle counts and physical inventory audits, including identifying root causes and providing analytical support.</p><p>• Manage the annual standard cost update process, ensuring accurate allocations and cost build-ups.</p><p>• Analyze standard costs, margins, and variances to ensure precise production costing.</p><p>• Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and engineering teams to refine material, labor, overhead, and other cost components.</p><p>• Provide accurate cost data to support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end financial close processes.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with cost-related financial close activities.</p><p>• Maintain and update cost drivers, assumptions, and job costing standards, both annually and on an ad-hoc basis.</p><p>• Identify cost-saving opportunities by monitoring cost drivers and recommending process improvements.</p><p>• Generate and manage daily, weekly, and monthly operational and cost-related reports.</p><p>• Act as a trusted resource for operations and leadership, delivering insightful analysis and recommendations to support strategic decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Please send resumes directly to Chelsea Halon - chelsea.halon@roberthalf com </p>
<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities: </p><p>• Oversee product and plant costing activities to help maintain accurate financial reporting and operational insights.</p><p>• Record and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and third-party billing transactions in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Manage credit release tasks and support credit risk-related decisions by reviewing account status and payment activity.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist with bank and account reconciliations during the close cycle.</p><p>• Support monthly and periodic close activities by validating financial data and resolving discrepancies across cost centers.</p><p>• Apply knowledge of cost center structures to track expenses, allocate costs appropriately, and improve reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with both manufacturing and corporate accounting teams to ensure financial information is complete, consistent, and actionable.</p><p>• Use Excel and organizational systems effectively to analyze data, prepare reports, and support day-to-day accounting operations.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain product cost records and standard cost structures to ensure accurate valuation of inventory and production activity.</p><p>• Review manufacturing expenses and investigate cost fluctuations, translating findings into clear recommendations for management.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations across inventory, subledgers, and general ledger accounts to support reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end closing activities by preparing journal entries, analyzing balances, and validating cost-related transactions.</p><p>• Produce recurring and ad hoc financial reports that summarize operational results, spending patterns, and margin performance.</p><p>• Partner with operations and finance teams to support budgeting efforts and improve visibility into plant-level costs.</p><p>• Assist with annual physical inventory activities, including count support, variance review, and documentation of adjustments.</p><p>• Evaluate standard versus actual results through variance analysis and help identify underlying drivers affecting profitability.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily costing activities within the ERP environment and improve the reliability of cost-related data and workflows</p><p>• Analyze inventory values, product costs, and profitability trends to provide clear reporting for business leaders</p><p>• Maintain standard cost frameworks, cost components, and production-related cost models to support accurate financial reporting</p><p>• Evaluate labor, material, and overhead variances and explain key drivers affecting operational performance</p><p>• Assist with month-end and period-end close by preparing reconciliations, recording journal entries, and validating cost balances</p><p>• Review work order activity and manufacturing transactions to ensure costs are captured correctly and reported in a timely manner</p><p>• Partner with finance, FP&A, accounting, and operations teams to deliver insights that support planning and decision-making</p><p>• Contribute to the implementation and refinement of Oracle Fusion costing capabilities and related internal controls</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team. This position is well suited for someone who can interpret cost data, support accurate inventory valuation, and help improve financial visibility across operations. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, practical experience in manufacturing accounting, and a steady career history that reflects long-term contribution. <br> Key Responsibilities Cost Analysis: Monitor and analyze raw material purchases, inventory, and labor costs to determine profitability. Variance Analysis: Compare production costs, investigating variances by customer, item number, or production job. Inventory Control: Reconcile inventory valuation and conduct cycle counts to ensure accuracy. Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in developing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for production costs. Reporting: Prepare detailed daily, weekly, monthly, annual cost reports, gross margin analysis, and inventory reports for management. System Maintenance: Update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and maintain cost accounting systems to reflect changes in manufacturing methods or ingredient prices. Process Improvement: Collaborate with operations and engineering to implement cost-saving initiatives. Compliance: Ensures accounting entries and authorizations follow Company Accounting Policy and US GAAP. Tax and Regulatory: Assists with tax and other regulatory preparation, filings, and audits. Supports Controller and CFO with special assignment. Responsible for any other task assigned by management. Enforces all company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
<p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a a growing, manufacturing organization is seeking a <strong>Cost Accountant</strong> 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</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
<p>Our manufacturing client is looking for a cost accountant to join their organization on a consulting to FTE basis. This role is onsite in San Jose, CA 5 days/week. If you have 5+ years of cost accounting experience, please apply today. The role will expand beyond cost accounting; you will eventually taken on more GL responsibilities. However, the majority of your responsibilities at least early on will be building the cost accounting framework for this growing medical device company. They are on Epicor, so if you have used that software before, you will go to the front of the line! Please apply today, our client would love to have someone start for the quarter end close. Pay is up to $80/hr. regular pay and $120/hr. overtime.</p>
<p><strong>Accounting Manager</strong></p><p>Position Summary</p><p>The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing the organization's accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely processing of financial transactions. This role oversees cash flow planning, vendor and customer payment activities, process improvement initiatives, and team development while driving operational efficiency and exceptional internal and external service. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience within AP and AR operations, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to partner cross-functionally to support business objectives.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Ensure timely and accurate payment processing while maintaining a high level of responsiveness to vendor inquiries.</li><li>Manage customer account reconciliations, collections, payment application, and dispute resolution activities.</li><li>Monitor cash flow trends and identify opportunities to improve working capital, operational efficiency, and financial performance.</li><li>Develop and enhance payment strategies, forecasting processes, controls, and departmental metrics.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer service excellence.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, including performance management, hiring, training, and coaching.</li><li>Provide technical guidance and support for complex transaction processing and system-related issues.</li><li>Review team output to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Communicate key trends, risks, and opportunities related to cash flow, receivables, and vendor management to senior leadership.</li><li>Oversee vendor master maintenance, customer credit reviews, and related financial documentation.</li><li>Manage intercompany transactions, including loan and interest activity, where applicable.</li><li>Develop, analyze, and present departmental KPIs and operational reports.</li><li>Ensure proper accounting treatment and coding of transactions in accordance with US GAAP.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.</li><li>Create and maintain standard operating procedures and training materials.</li><li>Prepare and file annual 1099 reporting.</li><li>Lead month-end close activities related to AP and AR.</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Follow Shad Lira on LinkedIn at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles in the Houston area. Shad and his team at Robert is working with a Commercial Real Estate Client in West Houston. This Property Accountant role will support several properties and will work on a team of 4 to 6 people. This Hybrid model work environment only works from office a couple days a week. Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, 2 plus year’s commercial real estate and must have Yardi or MRI. Compensation make up is Base Salary and Benefits. For confidential consideration for this opportunity please e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your Microsoft Word Resume with Commercial Real Estate Accountant in the subject line.</p>
<p><strong>Tax Senior or Tax Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid and flexible work hours! </strong></p><p><strong>Recruiter contact: Duane Sauer</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Make your own hours if full-time is too much for you! </p><p><br></p><p>Ready for a change? A more flexible firm with incredible benefits! </p><p><br></p><p>REFERENCE CODE DS0013261175</p><p><br></p><p>FLEXIBLE HOURS: Full time is preferred but the firm is also open to part-time schedules. </p><p><br></p><p>This small, reputable and stable CPA firm is looking for a candidate with at least 4 years of research, planning and compliance experience with corporate, partnership and individual income tax preparation experience from public accounting. They are open to Senior to Managers. They are also open to candidates who are want Partnership. </p><p><br></p><p>THIS FIRM PROVIDES A VERY GENEROUS YEAR END BONUS AND OTHER PERKS LIKE A VERY GENEROUS AUTOMATIC PROFIT SHARING CONTRIBUTION, FREE LUNCHES AND FITNESS CLASSES! </p><p><br></p><p>CPA or CPA in process required. </p><p><br></p><p>Salary range of $95,000 - $145,000+ plus bonus! </p><p><br></p><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, email your resume as a word document to Duane E. Sauer, CPA at duane.sauer@roberthalf com or reach out to him on LinkedIn and reference DS0013261175. YES the “0” in “.c0m” should the letter “o” when you email me. I can explain why i have to post my email address incorrectly when we talk. </p><p><br></p><p>DO NOT “Apply” to this posting.</p><p><br></p><p>Email Duane directly or reach out on LinkedIn.</p><p><br></p><p>For quick consideration please me Duane directly at Duane.Sauer@RobertHalf com vs. “applying” or reach out to me via LinkedIn.</p><p><br></p><p>Email duane.sauer@roberthalf com </p><p><br></p><p>Duane Sauer</p>