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- Hopkinton, MA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for an accomplished Senior Property Accountant to manage the financial activities of a real estate portfolio in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. This position combines day-to-day accounting ownership with detailed financial analysis, supporting accurate reporting, timely close cycles, and compliance across multiple entities. The role calls for someone who can navigate complex property accounting matters, interpret operating results, and work effectively with leadership, auditors, and outside partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage cash activity for property and corporate accounts, reviewing balances regularly to support funding needs and distribution planning.</p><p>• Produce monthly financial reporting packages, analyzing statements and explaining performance fluctuations and notable trends.</p><p>• Lead the full month-end close cycle, including accruals, journal entries, reclassifications, and balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by gathering financial data, assessing results, and offering planning support.</p><p>• Reconcile bank and investment accounts on a monthly basis and resolve discrepancies promptly and accurately.</p><p>• Coordinate annual insurance renewals with ownership and maintain organized records for properties and related entities.</p><p>• Work with an external HR partner to support employee administration, including benefits updates and related invoicing for a small team.</p><p>• Maintain entity-level tax and compliance records, oversee annual filings, and manage CAM reconciliations and tenant chargebacks for commercial assets.</p><p>• Provide backup assistance for weekly payroll activities and support accounting work tied to Yardi and other financial systems as needed.</p>
- 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z
- Conshohocken, PA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
- <p>We have partnered with a growing residential real estate organization on their search for a Senior Property Accountant with public audit expertise, preferably from a large firm. As the Senior Property Accountant, you will manage all accounting transactions, assist with journal entry preparation, analyze leasing costs, review market lease reconciliations, perform accounting analysis, review and approve vendor invoices, perform variance analysis, assist with the year-end financial audit process, prepare monthly bank reconciliations, review and maintain property budget, and assist with annual entity tax returns. The ideal candidate for this role should have strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, experience with real estate accounting software, and advanced financial analysis skills.</p><p><br></p><p>What you get to do daily</p><p>· Prepare financial statements and lending reporting packages</p><p>· Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules</p><p>· Analyze and document loan activity</p><p>· Perform bank account reconciliation</p><p>· Support and facilitate the auditing process</p><p>· Prepare property projections</p><p>· Assist with cash flow analysis</p><p>· Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations</p>
- 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Baltimore, MD
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Join a growing real estate investment and development platform where you'll have real ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to make an impact beyond traditional property accounting.</p><p>This role is ideal for an experienced Property Accountant or Senior Accountant who enjoys partnering with operations, solving problems, and helping drive the financial performance of a commercial real estate portfolio. <strong>If you are interested in learning more about this or any Robert Half opportunity, email your resume to Jim Meade at Robert Half and connect with me on LinkedIn.</strong></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Own the month-end close and financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis</li><li>Partner with Property Managers and Asset Managers to support budgeting, forecasting, and asset performance initiatives</li><li>Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing transactions, and portfolio onboarding activities</li><li>Prepare lender, ownership, investor, and audit reporting packages</li><li>Monitor cash activity, receivables, and key balance sheet accounts while ensuring strong internal controls</li><li>Serve as a trusted accounting resource for internal stakeholders across the organization</li><li>Help mentor junior team members and contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</strong></p><ul><li>Exposure to a sophisticated commercial real estate portfolio</li><li>Direct interaction with Asset Management and senior leadership</li><li>Opportunity to participate in acquisitions, financing, and strategic projects</li><li>Collaborative culture with strong leadership and career growth potential</li><li>Hybrid schedule with WFH Fridays</li></ul>
- 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
- Burlington, MA
- remote
- Temporary / Contract
- 39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Senior Payroll Tax Accountant to join our team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a payroll tax specialist who can strengthen reporting accuracy, investigate filing issues, and improve controls across multi-state payroll operations. The person in this position will partner with internal stakeholders to reconcile liabilities, resolve exceptions, and support ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the payroll tax tracking process, maintain detailed issue logs, and establish practical procedures to improve future tax filing accuracy and consistency.<br>• Investigate rejected tax filings, perform research on root causes, and recommend corrective actions to bring filings into compliance.<br>• Examine payroll records and reconcile payroll-related tax and benefit liabilities to confirm accurate reporting and account balances.<br>• Review unemployment claims, gather supporting payroll documentation, and work with relevant contacts to resolve discrepancies efficiently.<br>• Analyze payroll activity and prepare adjustment entries to ensure labor expenses are recorded correctly in the general ledger.<br>• Support month-end close by reconciling payroll and benefits accounts and validating payroll reports for completeness and accuracy.<br>• Produce recurring labor and payroll-related reports for leadership to support financial review and decision-making.<br>• Assist with year-end 1099 reporting and help manage sales and use tax filing obligations in accordance with applicable regulations.
- 2026-11-09T00:00:00Z
- Anacortes, WA
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 26.9135 - 34 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented entry-level Accountant to join a team in Anacortes, Washington in a contract-to-permanent position. This opportunity is well suited for someone with at least two years of accounting experience who enjoys working closely with day-to-day financial activities and maintaining accurate records. The role offers hands-on involvement across core accounting functions while supporting timely and reliable reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and record journal entries to ensure financial transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations and review account activity to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Support month-end accounting tasks by organizing financial data and helping maintain accurate balances.<br>• Monitor general ledger accounts and investigate variances or unusual items requiring follow-up.<br>• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze financial information, maintain schedules, and create supporting documentation.<br>• Assist with account reconciliations across multiple balance sheet and expense accounts to improve reporting accuracy.<br>• Collaborate with internal team members to gather documentation and maintain organized accounting records.
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Pittsburgh Area, PA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented entry-level Accountant to support core accounting activities for a manufacturing organization in Pennsylvania. This role contributes to daily financial operations by helping maintain accurate records, supporting reporting cycles, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable handling both transactional accounting tasks and general administrative support in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support billing activities by preparing customer invoices, tracking sales-related documentation, and coordinating with warehouses, customers, and internal teams to resolve transaction questions.<br>• Contribute to accounts payable operations by processing vendor invoices, assisting with payment activities, reconciling account details, and maintaining supplier records, including onboarding new vendors.<br>• Review employee expense submissions to confirm policy compliance, coding accuracy, and appropriate financial classification.<br>• Help complete bank account reconciliations on a monthly basis and investigate discrepancies as needed.<br>• Compile recurring financial reports on a weekly and monthly schedule to support visibility into business performance.<br>• Prepare and record journal entries while helping maintain the accuracy of general ledger activity.<br>• Assist with the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, and related financial documents in line with accounting standards and company policies.<br>• Participate in month-end and year-end close activities by organizing support files and completing assigned accounting tasks on schedule.<br>• Provide requested documentation and account support for internal and external audit processes.<br>• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, and leadership while also handling administrative tasks that support departmental goals.
- 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Springfield, MA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 75000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Tax Associate to Tax Supervisor – Public Accounting</strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid work schedule </strong></p><p><strong>Top Regional CPA firm in Western MA </strong></p><p><strong>Job Reference: DS0013538335</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>A well-established, very reputable, regional Springfield area CPA firm is recruiting for Tax Associates, Senior Tax and Tax Supervisors. The openings are due to growth. Responsibilities include corporate, partnership and individual income tax planning, research and compliance. </p><p><br></p><p>Base salary range of $75,000 - $125,000 DOE plus bonus potential DOE. Benefits include PTO, health, vision and dental insurance and a 401k match</p><p><br></p><p>Minimum requirements include 2+ yrs. of tax compliance and planning experience in public accounting. </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, reach out to him on LinkedIn and reference DS0013538335 or “apply” below.</p><p><br></p><p>Email duane.sauer@roberthalf com</p><p><br></p><p>Duane Sauer</p>
- 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Pleasanton, CA
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 27 - 30 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an Accounting Technician to support our client in Pleasanton, California on a Contract to Permanent basis. This position supports high-volume billing operations and plays an important role in maintaining accurate invoicing, timely client communication, and dependable financial records. The ideal candidate is proactive, comfortable collaborating across teams, and able to manage recurring deadlines while handling a mix of accounting support responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review a large volume of monthly invoices using employee timesheet data, ensuring charges, rates, and supporting details are correct before release.</p><p>• Coordinate invoice approvals by working closely with project managers and internal team members to secure timely authorization prior to client submission.</p><p>• Send finalized billing documents to clients and address questions related to charges, budgets, and invoice status in a clear and courteous manner.</p><p>• Monitor project budget balances and provide requested updates or supporting information to clients and internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Perform follow-up on outstanding balances for assigned accounts, including light collections activity and review of aging information.</p><p>• Provide cross-functional support in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and front desk coverage when business needs require additional assistance.</p><p>• Maintain organized billing records and complete additional accounting or administrative tasks assigned by management to support department operations.</p>
- 2026-11-09T00:00:00Z
- Pleasanton, CA
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 25 - 34 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an Accounting Technician to join our client on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports high-volume billing operations and helps maintain accurate financial records while working closely with project managers, clients, and internal teams. The role is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable balancing invoice processing, account support, and day-to-day administrative accounting tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Prepare and review a large volume of monthly client invoices, ensuring billing rates, supporting details, and charge information are accurate before release.</p><p>• Coordinate invoice approvals with project managers and other internal stakeholders so billing can be completed on schedule each month.</p><p>• Issue invoices to clients, address billing-related questions, and provide clear follow-up to support timely resolution of discrepancies.</p><p>• Monitor project budgets and share status updates or billing information with clients when requested.</p><p>• Perform light collections activities for assigned accounts, including reviewing outstanding balances and following up on past-due items.</p><p>• Examine aging reports as needed to help identify overdue receivables and support account follow-up efforts.</p><p>• Generate billing from employee timesheet information and verify that submitted data aligns with client and project requirements.</p><p>• Provide backup support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and front desk coverage when business needs require additional assistance.</p>
- 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
- Chestertown, MD
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial planning and operational performance in Chestertown, Maryland. This role will focus on analyzing manufacturing and inventory costs, delivering accurate reporting, and providing insights that help leadership improve profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine cost structures across materials, labor, and overhead to uncover opportunities for improved efficiency and reduced spend.<br>• Track production results against established standards, investigate variances, and communicate findings with practical recommendations.<br>• Partner with operations, procurement, and other business teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning activities.<br>• Prepare recurring cost accounting reports and management summaries that clearly reflect financial performance and key trends.<br>• Maintain oversight of inventory costing, including valuation reviews and reconciliation of inventory-related balances.<br>• Support decision-making by assessing how cost fluctuations influence margins, pricing, and overall business results.<br>• Strengthen cost accounting processes by identifying workflow improvements that increase accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.<br>• Ensure financial practices align with applicable accounting requirements and provide support during internal and external audit reviews.<br>• Contribute to the financial evaluation of new products or services by developing cost estimates and related analysis.
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Weatherford, TX
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 33 - 40 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support accounting and financial operations, with a focus on inventory, cost analysis, and financial reporting ona contract to permanent basis. This individual will help ensure accurate cost tracking, reporting, and analysis to support business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze and monitor product, material, labor, and overhead costs.</li><li>Maintain and reconcile inventory and cost accounting records.</li><li>Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing costs and investigate variances.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve cost controls and accounting processes.</li><li>Partner with operations and other departments to review financial performance.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Ogden, UT
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Ogden, Utah. This position supports accurate financial reporting by evaluating production costs, monitoring inventory-related activity, and strengthening general ledger accuracy throughout the close process. The ideal candidate brings hands-on manufacturing accounting experience, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, fully on-site environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Evaluate production spending, inventory movements, and cost fluctuations to help ensure reliable financial results.</p><p>• Oversee product cost records, including standard costing data, and review updates for accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Prepare and support inventory reconciliations while maintaining dependable cost information across reports and accounting records.</p><p>• Provide cost-based insights that contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning activities.</p><p>• Collaborate with plant leadership and finance partners to identify performance patterns and support expense management efforts.</p><p>• Assist with month-end accounting activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and compiling reporting schedules.</p><p>• Uphold internal control standards and follow established accounting procedures to support compliance and reporting integrity.</p>
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Orange, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing and retail business in Orange, California. This position will focus on product costing, inventory valuation, and financial analysis that helps leadership understand margin performance and production efficiency. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering with operations, bringing structure to cost data, and contributing to informed business decisions in a hands-on environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to maintain accurate standard costing across manufactured products.<br>• Review inventory balances and valuation methods to support reliable financial reporting and strong cost controls.<br>• Partner closely with plant and operations leaders to evaluate manufacturing performance, explain cost variances, and identify improvement opportunities.<br>• Prepare margin and profitability reporting that gives leadership clear insight into product performance and key cost drivers.<br>• Support the costing of new products and updates to existing product lines by assessing materials, processes, and expected production expenses.<br>• Monitor standard cost changes and maintain cost records within NetSuite to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.<br>• Assist with monthly close activities related to inventory and cost accounting, helping deliver timely and accurate results.<br>• Contribute to process improvements, including support for accounting system-related changes that affect costing workflows and reporting.
- 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z
- Union City, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><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>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Westminster, MA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Westminster, Massachusetts. This position supports accurate financial reporting by monitoring product and project costs, maintaining reliable inventory records, and contributing to monthly accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings manufacturing experience, sound judgment, and the ability to translate operational data into meaningful financial insight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain cost accounting records by analyzing raw material, labor, and overhead expenses tied to production and project activity.<br>• Oversee inventory accuracy through ledger maintenance, cycle count coordination, and review of stock valuation results.<br>• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to assist with the month-end close process.<br>• Apply revenue recognition principles, including percentage-of-completion methods where appropriate, to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Monitor work-in-progress balances and evaluate cost movements to identify variances and support management review.<br>• Partner with operations and finance stakeholders to improve visibility into manufacturing costs and inventory performance.
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
- Bridgewater, NJ
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 27 - 35 USD / Hourly
- <p>Our client is seeking a cost accountant for a contract opportunity in the Bridgewater, NJ area. This role is fully onsite and is ideal for candidates who are able to begin working immediately. The client is seeking candidates with experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing or construction environment. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze operating costs, materials, inventory, and other business expenses to evaluate profitability and support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Monitor and analyze overhead expenditures and cost trends.</li><li>Prepare and maintain monthly budgets in collaboration with operational and department leadership.</li><li>Assist with capital expenditure tracking, reporting, and fixed asset management.</li><li>Support internal and external audits and assist with general ledger activities.</li><li>Manage cost allocations across departments, projects, or business units.</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances.</li><li>Support inventory accounting processes, including physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Mendota Heights, MN
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 37 - 47 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support a stone, glass, and concrete manufacturing operation in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. This Contract position will focus on evaluating production costs, maintaining accurate standard costing, and delivering financial insight that supports operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing cost accounting and can work effectively with both finance and plant teams to improve cost visibility and reporting accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead, to identify trends and explain variances.<br>• Maintain and update standard cost records to reflect current production methods, pricing, and operational inputs.<br>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc cost reports that help leadership assess product profitability and plant performance.<br>• Partner with operations and finance stakeholders to review inventory valuation, cost allocations, and margin results.<br>• Investigate differences between actual and expected costs and recommend actions to strengthen cost control.<br>• Support month-end close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing accounting entries.<br>• Assist with process improvements and, when needed, contribute to accounting-related changes affecting costing workflows.<br>• Ensure cost data is complete, reliable, and aligned with internal reporting requirements and accounting practices.
- 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Stockton, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Steven Lahey with Robert Half is looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to join an organization in Stockton, California. This position focuses on delivering meaningful cost insights, maintaining reliable inventory valuation, and supporting sound financial decisions across manufacturing operations. The role partners closely with finance, production, and supply chain teams to strengthen reporting accuracy, improve margin visibility, and identify opportunities for cost efficiency. For immediate consideration please reach out to (916) 649-0832.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze product and manufacturing costs, interpret spending patterns, and highlight variances that affect operational performance and profitability.</p><p>• Maintain accurate inventory costing by reviewing valuation methods, monitoring stock activity, and partnering with operations teams to support effective inventory control.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning by providing cost trends, financial modeling support, and impact analysis for key business decisions.</p><p>• Prepare cost-related journal entries and reconciliations during the monthly close process, including inventory balances, cost of goods sold, and variance reporting.</p><p>• Recommend and support initiatives that reduce waste, improve cost discipline, and enhance overall financial performance within manufacturing processes.</p><p>• Work with cross-functional stakeholders on projects that strengthen internal controls, improve data reliability, and streamline cost accounting workflows.</p><p>• Provide documentation, analysis, and schedules needed for internal and external audit activities while ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Translate cost data into clear management insights that help leaders evaluate pricing, margins, and operational efficiency.</p>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Oxnard, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Oxnard, California. This role is responsible for delivering accurate product cost insights, strengthening cost controls, and supporting informed business decisions through thorough financial analysis. The ideal candidate will work closely with operations, purchasing, inventory, and production teams to evaluate cost drivers, investigate variances, and improve the accuracy of cost data across the business.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate material, labor, and production-related expenses to measure operating performance and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.<br>• Monitor the financial impact of design updates, supplier pricing shifts, process changes, and service modifications on overall manufacturing costs.<br>• Create, refine, and maintain documented costing procedures to support consistent and reliable accounting practices.<br>• Prepare recurring analyses that compare standard costs with actual results, highlighting key variances and trends for management review.<br>• Maintain cost records and reporting used to support spending control, budgeting, and operational planning.<br>• Review production cost data, investigate irregular entries, and confirm that inventory and manufacturing transactions are properly reflected in financial records.<br>• Generate cost estimates for new or revised products and provide profitability analysis to support planning and decision-making.<br>• Oversee month-end reporting and follow-up for inventory adjustments, purchase price variance, standard cost updates, aging production orders, and other manufacturing-related general ledger activity.<br>• Partner with production, engineering, planning, purchasing, and inventory teams to resolve structural costing issues, improve master data accuracy, and support monthly cost accounting close activities, audits, and variance reviews.
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Livermore, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 92000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Livermore, California. This role focuses on maintaining accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and expense tracking while providing meaningful analysis to help guide operational and financial decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard-cost manufacturing, a sharp analytical mindset, and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee cost accounting activities for a manufacturing operation, ensuring reliable standard costs, inventory values, and production-related expense reporting.<br>• Review and update material, labor, and overhead standards to reflect current manufacturing conditions and support accurate product costing.<br>• Track raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and consigned inventory balances while investigating discrepancies and maintaining inventory accuracy.<br>• Examine purchasing trends, pricing structures, and cost changes to recommend updates that improve the accuracy of standard costing.<br>• Assess excess and obsolete stock exposure and calculate inventory reserve adjustments based on inventory usage and risk.<br>• Analyze purchase price and production variances, collaborate with operations teams on root causes, and support corrective action planning.<br>• Prepare recurring journal entries, reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger, and complete account reconciliations tied to manufacturing activity.<br>• Produce monthly reporting on inventory, cost centers, and budget performance, along with quarterly reserve analysis and audit support documentation.<br>• Participate in physical inventory processes, evaluate inventory controls, and identify opportunities to strengthen reporting accuracy and process efficiency.
- 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Livermore, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 45 - 55 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z
- East Helena, MT
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical <strong>Cost Accountant & Commodity Risk Analyst</strong> to join a growing manufacturing organization. This unique role combines traditional cost accounting responsibilities with commodity hedging and risk management, providing a critical link between financial performance, operational efficiency, and market risk exposure. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing cost accounting, strong analytical skills, and an interest in commodity markets, inventory management, and financial risk mitigation strategies.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Cost Accounting</p><ul><li>Maintain and analyze product costs, production costs, and customer profitability.</li><li>Track material, labor, and overhead costs at the batch, production run, and order level.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances and identify cost trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Partner with operations and production teams to improve cost visibility and support continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including inventory valuation, cost allocations, WIP analysis, and finished goods reconciliations.</li><li>Develop and maintain reporting tools that provide insight into material usage, yield loss, downtime, production efficiencies, and profitability.</li><li>Assist with enhancing cost accounting processes and ERP system integration to improve real-time reporting and decision-making.</li></ul><p>Commodity Hedging & Risk Management</p><ul><li>Coordinate and manage futures contracts used to hedge commodity price exposure.</li><li>Monitor commodity markets and identify potential risks and opportunities impacting company margins.</li><li>Support the development and execution of commodity hedging strategies.</li><li>Analyze hedge effectiveness and provide recommendations to optimize risk management activities.</li><li>Reconcile hedge positions, broker statements, and related transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Perform regular reconciliation of physical inventories, customer demand, and open hedge positions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and industry best practices related to hedging and risk management activities.</li><li>Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate recording and reporting of hedge transactions.</li></ul><p>Additional Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist with physical inventory counts and inventory valuation processes.</li><li>Support year-end financial reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Serve as a backup resource for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions.</li><li>Participate in process improvement and technology enhancement initiatives.</li><li>Assist with special projects and cross-functional assignments as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>BENEFITS OFFERED:</strong></p><ul><li>SALARY RANGE: $75,000-$85,000</li><li>Healthcare Benefits: Medical, Denta, Vision</li><li>Other Insurance: Basic Life AD&D, Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance</li><li>Retirement Plan: 401k with a company match</li><li>PTO: 2 weeks PTO and 9 paid holidays</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Livermore, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 40 - 50 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Hauppauge, NY
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 100000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Cost Accountant | Hauppauge, Long Island, NY</strong></p><p><strong>Anna Parson at Robert Half </strong>is partnering with a growing Long Island company to find a sharp, detail-oriented <strong>Cost Accountant</strong> with a strong background in manufacturing cost and inventory accounting. The Cost Accountant is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional who enjoys driving profitability through accurate costing, reporting, and process improvement.</p><p><strong>As the Cost Accountant, you will: </strong></p><ul><li>Manage standard costing, cost accounting, and inventory valuation processes</li><li>Analyze product costs, margins, variances, and profitability trends</li><li>Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and costing structures</li><li>Perform inventory reconciliations, cycle count analysis, and inventory reporting</li><li>Partner with operations, procurement, and production teams to improve cost controls</li><li>Prepare cost analyses, KPIs, and management reports to support business decisions</li><li>Assist with month-end close, inventory reserves, and financial reporting related to manufacturing operations</li></ul><p>Seeking an analytical Cost Accountant with a proactive, hands-on skillset with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate operational data into meaningful financial insights.</p><p>Cost Accountant opportunity offers a sharp, collaborative team with a growing company and excellent benefits! </p><p>For immediate confidential consideration, contact <strong>Anna Parson at Robert Half</strong>.</p>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Plainfield, IN
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Plainfield, Indiana. This position will play a key role in strengthening cost visibility, supporting operational decision-making, and improving financial accuracy across production activities. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing accounting and can translate detailed cost data into meaningful business insight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze production costs and maintain accurate product costing to support pricing, profitability, and financial reporting decisions.<br>• Monitor job-level and standard costs, identifying variances and explaining the operational drivers behind cost fluctuations.<br>• Review and maintain bills of material to help ensure cost data reflects current manufacturing processes and component usage.<br>• Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to evaluate inventory activity and improve the accuracy of cost-related records.<br>• Lead or support cycle count reviews and inventory reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a timely and controlled manner.<br>• Prepare regular cost analysis reports that highlight trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for margin improvement.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities related to inventory, cost allocations, and manufacturing accounting entries.<br>• Utilize ERP tools such as NetSuite or Epicor to manage cost data, reporting, and system-based financial analysis.
- 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z