<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Project Accountant in the civil construction industry, located in Houston, Texas. This key role involves overseeing financial data and cost tracking for ongoing projects, leaning heavily on your understanding of construction cost processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the review of contracts to ensure project billings are accurate, using the Percentage of Completion (POC) method for efficient financial control.</p><p>• Regularly monitor and control project costs, utilizing tools such as Sage 300 (Timberline), TimberScan My Assistant software.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations with detailed attention to recorded project expenses.</p><p>• Conduct project reconciliations, verify the accuracy of billings to costs, and record cash applications to billings.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with project managers, vendors, and clients to provide regular updates regarding project accounts and financial status.</p><p><br></p>
<p>🚨 <strong>NOW HIRING: Sr. Cost Accountant | Duncan / Greer, SC | Up to $100K</strong> 🚨</p><p><br></p><p>We’re partnering with a <strong>growing manufacturer in the Duncan / Greer corridor</strong> to add a <strong>Senior Cost Accountant</strong> to their team. This is a <strong>high-visibility role</strong> with excellent mentorship and a supportive boss/team culture.</p><p><br></p><p>🔍 What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Perform <strong>standard costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting</strong></li><li>Partner with leadership on <strong>budgeting, forecasting, and FP& A</strong></li><li>Provide insights into <strong>cost drivers</strong> that impact profitability</li><li>Support <strong>month-end close</strong> and continuous process improvements</li></ul><p>✅ Requirements</p><ul><li><strong>Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance</strong> (CPA/CMA a plus)</li><li><strong>3+ years of cost accounting</strong> experience in a <strong>manufacturing environment</strong></li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>GAAP and cost accounting principles</strong></li><li>Proficiency with <strong>Excel and ERP systems</strong></li><li>Excellent communication skills — able to turn data into actionable insights</li></ul><p>💲 Compensation & Culture</p><ul><li>Up to <strong>$100K base salary</strong></li><li><strong>Excellent benefits package</strong></li><li>Supportive, collaborative environment with a <strong>great boss and team</strong></li></ul>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing financial records, analyzing costs, and ensuring accurate reporting to support decision-making processes. This position requires strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a solid understanding of cost accounting principles.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain accurate financial records, including vendor files and supplier contracts, while ensuring proper documentation is securely stored.<br>• Process invoices by verifying details, entering them into the system, and managing inter-company transactions.<br>• Post weekly payments into the system and ensure timely processing.<br>• Prepare and deliver accounts payable aging reports, along with other financial reports as needed.<br>• Conduct reconciliations for bank accounts, vendor prepayments, and accounts payable balances.<br>• Analyze costs by understanding the relationships between raw materials, work orders, inventory, and production processes.<br>• Perform physical inventory counts and apply wall-to-wall inventory concepts when required.<br>• Provide support during month-end closing activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting.<br>• Collaborate with various departments to resolve financial discrepancies and improve processes.<br>• Report directly to the Accounting Manager and contribute to the overall success of the accounting team.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA. This role plays a critical part in overseeing inventory costing, financial reporting, and performance analysis within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will collaborate with operational and corporate teams to drive financial insights, optimize margins, and support strategic decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee monthly processes for inventory costing and cost of goods accounting to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Manage and maintain organizational routing setups and assist with supply chain purchase orders.</p><p>• Coordinate and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close procedures within established deadlines.</p><p>• Prepare detailed account reconciliations, journal entries, and documentation for audit purposes.</p><p>• Act as a financial partner to operations and corporate teams, analyzing performance data, identifying variances, and proposing actionable improvements.</p><p>• Facilitate the preparation of budgets and forecasts while generating detailed financial reports using Global Insight Software.</p><p>• Provide comprehensive variance analyses to help identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for operational efficiency.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and practices while supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in Fishkill, New York. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing cost accounting systems, analyzing financial data, and ensuring accurate inventory reporting. Your expertise will contribute to strategic decision-making and process improvements in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and analyze cost accounting systems, including standard costs and overhead allocations, to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.<br>• Manage inventory accounting processes, including valuation, reconciliation, and cycle counts, to support precise financial reporting.<br>• Conduct variance analyses, such as comparing standard costs to actual costs, and provide actionable insights to drive cost reductions.<br>• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to monitor inventory movements, optimize processes, and identify inefficiencies.<br>• Prepare and review comprehensive financial reports related to costs of goods sold (COGS) and inventory, ensuring timely submissions.<br>• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and financial modeling for inventory and related expenses.<br>• Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards, policies, and procedures in all cost accounting practices.<br>• Contribute to system implementation or upgrades, focusing on inventory management and cost accounting software.<br>• Provide detailed financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning and operational improvements.
<p><strong>Cost Accountant – Manufacturing </strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Cost Accountant</strong>. This vital role bridges finance and operations, providing critical insights into manufacturing costs, margins, inventory, and variances related to plant activities. If you're detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about driving process improvements, you could be the perfect fit!</p><p><br></p><p>As a <strong>Cost Accountant</strong>, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring accurate cost tracking and reporting throughout the manufacturing process. Essential functions include:</p><ul><li><strong>Analysis & Reporting</strong>: Prepare and analyze manufacturing variances, scrap, product returns, and margins across business units.</li><li><strong>Costing Models</strong>: Review and improve standard costing, job costing models, and reserve methodologies for greater standardization and efficiency.</li><li><strong>Profitability Studies</strong>: Conduct research and analytical studies to drive cost savings and identify profitability opportunities.</li><li><strong>Process Coordination</strong>: Collaborate across departments to streamline operations and align cost-saving goals.</li><li><strong>ERP Management</strong>: Ensure inventory and cost accuracy within ERP systems for new and existing parts.</li><li><strong>Audit Assistance</strong>: Support year-end audit and tax reporting requirements.</li><li><strong>Cycle Counts & Physical Inventory</strong>: Direct and oversee periodic cycle counts and annual physical inventories.</li><li><strong>Operational Excellence</strong>: Continuously identify and implement best practices to improve processes and efficiency.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job Title: AP Cost Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Central Texas </strong></p><p>Join a well-established and growing healthcare organization that has been consistently recognized as a top employer in Central Texas. As an <strong>AP Cost Accountant</strong>, you’ll play a key role in supporting financial operations and driving data-informed decisions that contribute to high-quality patient care.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>You’ll manage cost accounting functions related to accounts payable, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.</li><li>You'll analyze cost data, identify trends, and prepare detailed financial reports to support operational and strategic decisions.</li><li>You’ll collaborate with teams across finance, procurement, and clinical departments to ensure proper cost allocations and budgeting.</li><li>You’ll assist with forecasts and financial modeling while supporting the organization’s budgeting processes.</li><li>You’ll reconcile discrepancies, review vendor invoices, and uphold internal accounting controls and standards.</li></ul><p><strong>Why You’ll Love It Here:</strong></p><ul><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)</li><li>Paid Time Off (PTO) from day one</li><li>401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions</li><li>A supportive, mission-driven team environment with room to grow</li><li>Multiple locations across Central Texas offering stability and opportunity</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team. In this long-term contract role, you will play a critical part in overseeing cost accounting operations within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in standard costing methods, financial audits, and account reconciliations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.</p><p>• Oversee financial statement audits and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p>• Analyze and implement cost accounting practices, such as standard costing and activity-based costing.</p><p>• Develop and maintain accurate product costing and bill of materials (BOM).</p><p>• Contribute to the improvement of manufacturing cost accounting processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams to ensure consistent application of costing methods and compliance.</p><p>• Monitor and evaluate financial data to identify cost improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Prepare detailed reports and analyses to support strategic decision-making.</p>
<p>We are seeking a Sr. Cost Accountant to join our team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting a variety of accounting tasks, including overhead and labor cost analysis, inventory risk analysis, and ensuring the accuracy of inventory costs. Additionally, you will be involved in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, and will play a crucial part in maintaining the integrity of our internal controls.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct thorough analysis of overhead and labor allocation</p><p>• Assist in the analysis of inventory reserves and coordinate with Operations for timely updates and disposition</p><p>• Ensure the accuracy of inventory costs, and review variances</p><p>• Complete month-end journal entries and reconcile balance sheet and P& L accounts</p><p>• Review SOX controls to ensure adherence to internal controls</p><p>• Assist with the closing and audit activities, including preparation of PBC schedules</p><p>• Manage the maintenance of the cost accounting system</p><p>• Coordinate the preparation of operating budgets</p><p>• Special projects as required.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Burlington, North Carolina. In this role, you will play a critical part in analyzing and maintaining accurate cost records, supporting budgeting efforts, and ensuring inventory accuracy. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate across departments and contribute to operational efficiency within a dynamic manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Accurately document and maintain detailed records of manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.</li><li>Perform thorough investigations of cost variances, providing in-depth analysis, root cause identification, and detailed reporting.</li><li>Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes by delivering accurate and insightful cost-related data and analysis.</li><li>Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to refine cost modeling approaches and enhance overall efficiency.</li><li>Supervise inventory transactions and conduct monthly reconciliations to maintain accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Prepare and deliver detailed cost reports to management, offering strategic insights and actionable recommendations.</li><li>Track and manage inventory movements and balances across multiple locations, ensuring proper documentation and controls are in place.</li><li>Lead initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, including cycle counts, variance investigations, and corrective measures.</li><li>Work closely with production and warehouse teams to optimize inventory management systems and processes.</li><li>Facilitate physical inventory counts and oversee preparations for both internal and external audits.</li></ul><p><br></p>
Seeking a Purchasing Agent in Saline, MI. The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for supporting the purchasing department. Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills are required for this Purchasing Agent role. The Purchasing Agent will ideally have previous purchasing or procurement experience and a desire to advance their career. This Purchasing Agent could be perfect for you! This role is 100% ONSITE M-F 8am-5pm and pay up to $22/hr. <br><br>Primary responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:<br><br>• Handling large volume of requests for items to be sourced/quoted.<br>• Communicating with the customer as an integrated supplier to ensure that their expectations are met.<br>• Effectively communicating with vendors and suppliers to coordinate quoting process including:<br>o Sourcing items to best supplier(s)<br>o Negotiating best price/lead time<br>o Negotiation of new vendor terms<br>• Expediting priority requests as determined by the customer and on site personnel<br>• Analysis or data to pursue price/margin improvements<br>• Project management of large customer bid opportunities<br><br>Prospective applicants must possess the following to be considered:<br>• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs<br>• Effective organization<br>• A strong sense of prioritization<br>• Multitasking abilities<br>• Positive and enthusiastic attitude<br>• Willingness to ask questions and learn<br>• Ability to take direction and follow established processes<br>• Experience in a fast paced environment<br>• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks appropriately<br>• Demonstrated customer service skills<br>• Purchasing experience through the SX.e or other ERP system
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to join our team in Harford County, Maryland. This is a contract-to-permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity for professionals with a strong background in manufacturing cost accounting. The role involves overseeing critical financial processes, managing a small team, and contributing to the company’s commercial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage monthly financial reporting activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close processes, including reconciling accounts and preparing necessary documentation.</p><p>• Handle inventory accounting, focusing exclusively on the commercial side of the business.</p><p>• Administer onsite tax-related responsibilities and ensure timely reporting.</p><p>• Supervise and provide guidance to a small team, including one Accounts Payable Specialist and one Staff Accountant.</p><p>• Collaborate with ownership to provide financial insights and support organizational goals.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks Enterprise software to maintain and analyze financial records.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze cost trends to support operational efficiency and profitability.</p>
We are looking for a highly skilled Plant Cost Accountant to join our team at a manufacturing facility in Memphis, Tennessee. This role is integral to maintaining financial accuracy and efficiency, with a focus on fixed asset management, inventory reporting, and operational analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and demonstrate exceptional analytical capabilities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage fixed assets by overseeing commissioning, decommissioning, and conducting audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Coordinate capital expenditures, including processing invoices, maintaining project tracking systems, and capitalizing assets.<br>• Collect, analyze, and report inventory data, including daily transfers, packaging line variances, and weekly physical count reconciliations.<br>• Perform operational reviews by analyzing manual field data and comparing it with automated checkpoints to ensure data consistency.<br>• Support month-end close processes by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy in the general ledger.<br>• Assist in the creation of manufacturing budgets, mid-year forecasts, year-end reviews, and audit requests.<br>• Track and forecast expenses through general ledger reviews to support management reporting.<br>• Contribute to longer-term raw material trend analysis and weekly rice reconciliations through cross-training and collaboration.<br>• Provide backup support for other accounting personnel as needed, ensuring seamless operations.<br>• Handle additional tasks as assigned by the Plant Accounting Supervisor or other management personnel.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$160,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Tax Manager. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p>This person will work within the team as a key member and responsibilities will include but not limited to:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting portfolio company finance teams (including direct interaction with CFOs, controllers, and FP& A managers) with tax reporting and supporting calculations, such purchase price allocations, transaction cost analysis, and coordinating tax work within required timelines.</li><li>Provide guidance and assistance with technical tax questions and research.</li><li>Understanding the necessary action items and processes needed to accomplish such benefits including purchase price allocations and tax step-up computations.</li><li>Participate in both sell side and buy-side tax due diligence for platform acquisitions, add-on acquisitions and carve outs and gather information, data, legal agreements, etc. for the service providers.</li><li>Monitor transaction tax benefits and tax refunds due after sale of portfolio company.</li><li>Assist coordination of service providers for provisions and compliance.</li><li>Review and summarize purchase agreements for tax deliverables.</li><li>Prepare special tax projects (like transaction tax benefit analysis) for certain acquisitions.</li><li>Provide technical assistance with new federal and state law changes.</li><li>Assist in coordinating the flow of K-1s for the fund in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide IRS audit support and project management.</li></ul><p> </p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Cost Project Control Specialist II</strong> to support project execution teams in the development, monitoring, and control of project budgets and costs. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytical professional with a foundation in cost control and project management who is eager to grow in a fast-paced project environment.</p><p>W<strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Budget Development & Management</strong></li><li>Assist in recasting project estimates into structured budgets.</li><li>Ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and resource requirements.</li><li>Maintain accurate budget documentation and cost tracking systems.</li><li><strong>Commitment Execution & Management</strong></li><li>Support execution of commitments against approved budgets (POs, contracts, subcontracts).</li><li>Track commitments to confirm alignment with budget limits and project objectives.</li><li>Monitor expenditures and report discrepancies or overruns.</li><li><strong>Change Management</strong></li><li>Assist in documenting and evaluating scope changes or variations affecting costs.</li><li>Support impact analysis for cost changes and maintain proper documentation.</li><li>Update budgets and forecasts with approved changes.</li><li><strong>Forecasting & Estimate at Completion (EAC)</strong></li><li>Contribute to developing cost forecasts using historical data and current expenditures.</li><li>Assist in calculating EAC by analyzing actual, committed, and projected costs.</li><li>Provide input for variance reports and recommend corrective actions.</li><li><strong>Reporting & Analysis</strong></li><li>Prepare cost reports, dashboards, and summaries for stakeholders.</li><li>Highlight cost trends, risks, and opportunities for optimization.</li><li><strong>Collaboration & Support</strong></li><li>Work with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams for accurate cost alignment.</li><li>Assist with audits and compliance reviews related to cost management processes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
A global biopharmaceutical company with a growing U.S. presence is seeking a Director of Pricing Policy and Analytics to lead pricing policy evaluation and build an advanced analytics function within the U.S. Pricing & Contracting team. This role plays a key part in shaping pricing strategies, assessing the impact of evolving healthcare policy, and supporting executive decision-making through data-driven insights.<br><br>In this role, you will:<br><br>Evaluate the impact of U.S. healthcare policy (e.g., IRA, CMS reforms, international reference pricing) on pricing strategies and market access.<br><br>Design and implement data-driven pricing dashboards and analytical models to support pricing decisions and strategic planning for in-line and pipeline assets.<br><br>Benchmark pricing strategies across therapeutic areas and geographies; track payer/PBM behavior, formulary trends, and contract performance.<br><br>Oversee advanced analytics efforts, including price elasticity analysis, scenario modeling, and value-based pricing strategy development.<br><br>Use claims data and forecasting tools to inform data-backed reimbursement strategies.<br><br>Collaborate cross-functionally with Market Access, Government Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure pricing approaches are consistent, competitive, and compliant.<br><br>Key stakeholders include:<br><br>U.S. Market Access & Patient Services<br><br>Government Affairs<br><br>Finance & Government Pricing<br><br>Legal and Compliance<br><br>What we’re looking for:<br><br>8–12 years of experience in pharmaceutical pricing and contracting, pricing policy, market access, or advanced analytics, particularly within brand/specialty products.<br><br>Master’s degree preferred (e.g., MBA, Finance, Healthcare Management, or related field).<br><br>Strong knowledge of U.S. healthcare reimbursement landscape and pricing frameworks; global exposure a plus.<br><br>Hands-on experience with value-based contracting and policy analysis.<br><br>Proficiency with SAS, R, Python, or Tableau for data modeling and visualization.<br><br>Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify complex data for senior leadership.<br><br>Ideal candidate traits:<br><br>Analytical mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach.<br><br>Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Detail-oriented and highly organized.<br><br>Additional Details:<br><br>Travel: Approximately 10%<br><br>Work model: Hybrid (3 days per week in Princeton, NJ office)<br><br>Benefits include:<br><br>401(k) with match<br><br>Medical, dental, and vision insurance<br><br>Company-paid life and disability coverage<br><br>HSA/FSA options<br><br>Legal and pet insurance<br><br>Paid parental leave<br><br>Mental health resources<br><br>Employee discounts and incentive compensation programs
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a dynamic manufacturing and services organization in Burlington, Massachusetts. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a strategic and detail-oriented finance expert to drive accounting excellence, lead cost management initiatives, and contribute to long-term financial planning. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hands-on environment while also providing valuable insights to support decision-making at the executive level.</p><p><br></p><p>Please contact MICHAEL ABATE @ michael.abate@roberthalf;com for immediate consideration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger activities, and month-end/year-end closing processes.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</p><p>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts to align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Manage and review cost accounting processes, including standard costing, overhead allocation, and cost of goods sold analysis.</p><p>• Collaborate with production and operations teams to monitor and control manufacturing costs effectively.</p><p>• Conduct inventory valuation, cycle counts, and variance analysis to ensure accurate reporting.</p><p>• Provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership, supporting initiatives aimed at profitability, efficiency, and cost reduction.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, company policies, and industry standards, while coordinating audits and implementing recommendations.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline financial processes, improving operational efficiency.</p><p>• Partner with IT and operations teams to support system implementations or upgrades that align with financial and manufacturing needs.</p>
<p><strong>Company Overview</strong>:</p><p> We are a leading manufacturing company based in Kern County, CA, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and innovative solutions to our clients. As we continue to expand our operations, we are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Cost Accountant to join our team. This position plays a vital role in analyzing and managing cost accounting functions, ensuring that financial data is accurate and supports the company’s overall goals.</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong>:</p><p> The Cost Accountant will be responsible for overseeing and managing cost accounting activities within our manufacturing operations. This includes analyzing costs, preparing reports, and helping optimize profitability through data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of cost structures, inventory management, and financial analysis in a manufacturing environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>Cost Analysis</strong>: Perform detailed analysis of manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.</li><li><strong>Cost Reporting</strong>: Prepare and present regular cost reports to management, highlighting any variances from budget and identifying opportunities for cost reduction.</li><li><strong>Inventory Management</strong>: Oversee inventory accounting, including tracking of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.</li><li><strong>Standard Costing</strong>: Maintain and update standard cost systems, ensuring they reflect current production processes and market conditions.</li><li><strong>Budgeting and Forecasting</strong>: Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts by providing detailed cost data and analysis.</li><li><strong>Internal Controls</strong>: Ensure adherence to company policies and accounting procedures for cost accounting.</li><li><strong>Variance Analysis</strong>: Analyze manufacturing variances and work with department heads to implement corrective actions where needed.</li><li><strong>Product Costing</strong>: Calculate the cost of new products and assist in pricing decisions.</li><li><strong>Collaboration</strong>: Work closely with the production, finance, and operations teams to optimize efficiency and cost control.</li><li><strong>Compliance</strong>: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards, including GAAP.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Position Summary</strong>:</p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive <strong>Cost Accountant</strong> to join our dynamic team at a growing public life sciences company. In this role, you’ll oversee all aspects of cost accounting for our organization and serve as a critical bridge between finance and operations. This position will work closely with manufacturing and supply chain partners as well as key internal stakeholders to ensure financial excellence and operational efficiency. You’ll focus on understanding production costs, identifying optimization opportunities, and driving savings while maintaining the product quality required for FDA regulatory compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hands-on role in an organization where manufacturing is entirely outsourced, requiring strong analytical and operational insight to ensure that product costs remain competitive without compromising quality.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p> </p><p><strong>Cost Accounting:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain robust cost accounting systems and procedures to accurately track and analyze the total cost of production, including materials, labor, and overhead allocations.</li><li>Perform routine cost variance analysis, investigating deviations between standard and actual costs.</li><li>Prepare detailed cost analysis reports to guide data-driven decision-making with respect to pricing, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory control.</li><li>Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate month-end and year-end close processes, especially relating to inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS).</li></ul><p><strong>Operations Partnership:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with manufacturing and supply chain teams to understand and analyze end-to-end production costs, including procurement, transportation, and third-party manufacturing costs.</li><li>Actively engage with external contract manufacturers to evaluate standards, identify inefficiencies, and assess opportunities to reduce costs without compromising quality or compliance.</li><li>Monitor the cost impact of design or process changes associated with FDA approval cycles or regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong></p><ul><li>Evaluate the cost structure of existing product lines to identify cost-reduction opportunities in collaboration with operational and quality teams.</li><li>Implement cost-saving initiatives where feasible, ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance standards and product quality benchmarks.</li><li>Assist in the development of financial models to evaluate the impact of process improvements or introductions of new product lines.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance and Reporting:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with FDA regulations by working cross-functionally to effectively document and understand cost data pertaining to regulated processes and manufacturing outcomes.</li><li>Prepare detailed financial documentation and analysis required for audits or external reporting to investors and regulators.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Inventory Cost Accountant to join a dynamic biotech company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this role, you will play a key part in managing and analyzing inventory costs, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving operational efficiency. This position requires a strong understanding of cost accounting principles and the ability to collaborate across various departments to optimize processes and maintain compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct detailed cost analyses for raw materials, labor, and overhead, factoring in unique challenges such as long production cycles and perishable materials.<br>• Differentiate and track costs associated with research and development (R& D) versus commercial production, ensuring proper categorization for accounting purposes.<br>• Perform variance analysis to identify discrepancies between standard and actual costs, highlighting areas for improved efficiency.<br>• Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and write-offs.<br>• Prepare monthly financial reports on inventory, margins, and variances, while reconciling subledger and general ledger balances.<br>• Record journal entries and support forecasting and budgeting processes to aid in financial planning.<br>• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and assist with both internal and external audits.<br>• Use NetSuite to streamline inventory management processes and enhance real-time visibility.<br>• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and other departments to optimize inventory procedures and maintain stock levels.<br>• Assist the FP& A team in calculating product-level profitability, including biologics-specific metrics like square centimeter costing.
<p>Robert Half is seeking a Principal Cost Accountant for our client in the NW metro. This is a hybrid model and offers great growth opportunity with a very large organization. Manufacturing and operations experience is ideal with 6+ years of experience. Salary up to $125K plus bonus potential. If you are interested, please reach out to Rick Harrison on LinkedIn or call Rick at 612.888.9862. </p>
<p>In-office position with high flexibility.</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team near Ft. Worth/Weatherford, TX area. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing organization by managing essential accounting functions, including financial reporting, analysis, and compliance. The position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who is ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p><br></p><p>Cost Accountant will collaborate with other accountants and financial staff in the company to provide financial and accounting support to executives and department heads who establish goals and budgets for the organization. Duties include:</p><ul><li>Collecting and analyzing data about a company’s operational costs</li><li>Setting standard costs of manufactured goods</li><li>Developing and analyzing cost standards</li><li>Carrying out cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis, including for small businesses</li><li>Establishing costs of business processes such as administration, labor, shipping, etc.</li><li>Performing account reconciliations</li><li>Preparing audit reports and presenting their findings to management</li><li>Recommending changes to the company’s processes and policies to reduce cost and maximize profit</li><li>Advising executives and upper management on appropriate costing based on financial data</li><li>Managing the company’s balance sheet and accounting books</li><li>Supporting other company accountants with invoicing and capital expenditure</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Procurement Specialist to join our client in Livermore, CA In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in managing purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and cost-effective acquisition strategies to meet organizational goals. This position requires an individual with strong attention to detail who can efficiently handle procurement functions while ensuring compliance with company standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Review and validate incoming purchase requisitions for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.</p><p>• Initiate quotation processes and drive supplier responses to ensure timely and competitive pricing.</p><p>• Conduct pricing analyses to determine cost-effective solutions for assigned commodities and items.</p><p>• Collaborate with suppliers to assess their compatibility with organizational standards and objectives, including site visits as needed.</p><p>• Coordinate return-to-vendor activities to ensure corrective actions align with company requirements.</p><p>• Communicate with internal departments to address delivery schedules, specifications, pricing, and quality concerns.</p><p>• Develop strategies for resolving delivery challenges in collaboration with planning teams.</p><p>• Work closely with senior procurement staff to improve delivery timelines and achieve cost efficiencies.</p><p>• Maintain accurate data and performance reports for assigned suppliers and commodities, including metrics on capacity, lead time, and pricing.</p>
<p>We are seeking a Cost Accountant to join our client's team in Houston, Texas. As a key member of our manufacturing team, you will handle critical cost accounting tasks including inventory management, COGS, and physical counts. You will also work with accounting software systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools to ensure accurate financial data and records.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy</p><p>• Oversee inventory management, including conducting annual physical inventories</p><p>• Utilize Accounting Software Systems and ERP tools for financial data management</p><p>• Handle accounting functions including accounts payable and ledger reconciliations</p><p>• Conduct budget processes and manage cash activity</p><p>• Ensure process and procedures are followed for financial operations</p><p>• Operate with a high level of proficiency in Oracle and Advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting</p><p>• Engage in regular auditing activities to ensure financial compliance</p>
<p>We are looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in White Marsh, Maryland. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in overseeing financial reporting, inventory valuation, and cost analysis within a manufacturing environment. This position involves working closely with operational departments to ensure accurate cost standards and managing a variety of financial processes to maintain the integrity of the company's accounting systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead all financial reporting activities, including inventory valuation, consolidation processes, and income tax accounting.</p><p>• Collaborate with operational teams to establish accurate standard costs by reviewing vendor quotes and labor/material inputs in Bills of Manufacture (BOMs).</p><p>• Manage daily accounting functions such as accounts payable, invoicing, payroll, inventory integrity, and fixed asset records.</p><p>• Supervise daily cash flow and banking operations to ensure timely and accurate transactions.</p><p>• Prepare month-end closing activities, journal entries, and inventory valuation analysis.</p><p>• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheets, ensuring alignment with company records.</p><p>• Oversee timely payment of debts to avoid penalties and maintain financial compliance.</p><p>• Conduct variance analysis for materials, labor, and overhead to identify cost-saving opportunities.</p><p>• Assist in budget preparation and forecasting to support strategic financial planning.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors, preparing annual financial reports and workpapers for audits.</p>
