<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Gibsonton, Florida. This is a <strong>contract position</strong> offering an opportunity to contribute to key financial operations, particularly focusing on inventory and cost management. The role will be <strong>fully on-site during weekdays</strong>, with a <strong>potential for hybrid arrangements after the initial month</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct physical inventory counts and ensure accurate valuations.</p><p>• Analyze and review raw material costs to maintain financial accuracy.</p><p>• Assist in preparing detailed cost assessments and reports.</p><p>• Collaborate on inventory management processes to optimize efficiency.</p><p>• Perform standard and advanced cost accounting tasks to support decision-making.</p><p>• Evaluate financial data using QuickBooks and assist with the transition to NetSuite.</p><p>• Monitor and manage cost variances to ensure budget adherence.</p><p>• Support the implementation of new accounting systems and methodologies.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations for improving cost structures.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align financial goals.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Secaucus, New Jersey. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a solid background in cost accounting, particularly within manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical skills and the ability to work effectively with complex systems and data.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze and manage cost accounting functions, including standard cost and manufacturing cost processes.</p><p>• Prepare detailed cost analyses to support financial planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel skills to streamline data management and reporting tasks.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting.</p><p>• Monitor and improve cost control measures to optimize business operations.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial data and cost trends.</p><p>• Maintain and update cost accounting systems, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.</p><p>• Assist in financial audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvement within cost accounting practices.</p><p>• Support management with cost-related reports and presentations.</p>
<p>Thriving, manufacturer seeks a Sr Cost Accountant/Analyst who can lead cost accounting activities, analyze manufacturing and operational data, and provide critical insights and support strategic decision-making. In this role, you will review and control costs related to inventory, provide financial analysis, perform product manufacturing analysis, report on daily inventory, oversee the billing process, create and implement standard costs, perform audits, manage and update costs estimates, assist with reconciling client invoicing, follow-up on collection efforts, and research and resolve invoicing or billing discrepancies. The successful Sr. Cost Accountant/Analyst will have proven product cost experience, GAAP knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent time management skills.</p><p><br></p><p>What you get to do everyday</p><p>· Maintain and analyze standard costs for products, materials, and labor</p><p>· Perform monthly inventory reconciliations and ensure proper valuation under GAAP</p><p>· Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances, including price/material usage/labor and overhead absorption</p><p>· Support month-end close by preparing and reviewing journal entries</p><p>· Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports</p><p>· Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards</p><p>· Partner with operations and supply chain to identify cost drivers, efficiencies, and areas of improvement</p><p>· Assist in inventory costs and profitability products</p><p>· Create annual standard cost updates</p><p>· Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance cost visibility and operational efficiency </p>
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is currently looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support a contract to hire engagement with a client in Columbus, Ohio. In this role, you will play a key part in analyzing and managing manufacturing costs for custom-engineered products. This role will be based 100% onsite at the client's facility in Columbus. Contract duration is expected to last at least 3 months.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze and maintain accurate product costs and bills of materials (BOMs) to ensure financial accuracy.</p><p>• Provide detailed cost data to support pricing strategies, quoting processes, and profitability analysis.</p><p>• Monitor and evaluate material, labor, and overhead costs, identifying trends and potential areas for improvement.</p><p>• Perform inventory valuation and reconcile inventory accounts to maintain integrity in financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and present cost variance and margin reports, investigating and explaining discrepancies.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams across production, engineering, purchasing, and project management to ensure cost efficiency.</p><p>• Support month-end close processes, compliance requirements, and internal audits.</p><p>• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost accounting practices.</p><p>• Assist in margin analysis for project-based manufacturing operations.</p><p>• Contribute to estimating and quoting processes by providing accurate cost projections.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to join our team in Gastonia, North Carolina. This is a long-term contract position that offers an opportunity to work closely with manufacturing processes and lead cost accounting initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in standard costing, inventory management, and process improvement while contributing to a collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze and maintain accurate cost accounting records, focusing on manufacturing operations.<br>• Manage and evaluate bills of materials (BOMs) to ensure proper cost allocation.<br>• Identify and resolve inefficiencies in current processes, driving improvements in cost management.<br>• Collaborate with leadership to stabilize and enhance accounting workflows.<br>• Oversee inventory accounting, ensuring accurate valuation and reporting.<br>• Utilize Sage MAS 500 software to manage and streamline accounting tasks.<br>• Lead a small team, providing guidance and hands-on support for daily operations.<br>• Conduct detailed cost analysis to support financial decision-making.<br>• Ensure compliance with standard costing practices and procedures.<br>• Partner with other departments to gather inputs and improve cross-functional processes.
<p>We are seeking an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to join our client's team in Newberg, Oregon. In this Contract position, you will play a vital role in analyzing, managing, and reporting on cost-related activities within a manufacturing environment. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a keen attention to detail, a strong background in cost accounting, and a passion for improving financial processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze and maintain standard cost accounting systems to ensure accurate reporting of manufacturing costs.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve variances between actual and standard costs, providing actionable insights to management.</p><p>• Prepare detailed cost analysis reports to support decision-making processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cost efficiency and improve financial performance.</p><p>• Monitor and control manufacturing expenses, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals.</p><p>• Develop and implement cost accounting procedures and policies to enhance operational workflows.</p><p>• Conduct regular audits of cost-related data to maintain accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities by providing cost estimates and financial projections.</p><p>• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements related to cost accounting.</p><p>• Provide guidance and training to entry level staff on cost accounting practices and tools.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Lenoir, North Carolina. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring precise accounting of inventory and cost of goods, while providing key insights to support financial decision-making. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate closely with operations and corporate leaders to drive profitability and efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the accurate accounting of monthly inventory and cost of goods, ensuring compliance with company standards.<br>• Provide financial support for operations, including inventory costing, standard cost valuations, and maintenance of bills of materials and routings.<br>• Contribute to timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closings.<br>• Prepare detailed account reconciliations, journal entries, and respond to audit requests.<br>• Collaborate with operations leaders to analyze margins, review expenses, and recommend strategies for financial growth.<br>• Partner with corporate teams to evaluate monthly operating results and explain variances to enable informed decision-making.<br>• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecasts, comparing actual results against historical performance and projections.<br>• Support data reconciliation efforts related to system upgrades, ensuring consistency across various environments.<br>• Track financial performance against KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement.<br>• Conduct ad-hoc financial and variance analyses to address specific business needs.
Essential job functions and responsibilities:<br>• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information in support of the monthly close process.<br>• Maintains and balances general ledger and subledger accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.<br>• Supports the calculation of complex reserves, which require sound judgment and understanding of the business (e.g., customer rebates, inventory valuation reserves, etc.)<br>• Prepares monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, including analysis of movements.<br>• Maintains fixed asset processing, tracking and reporting.<br>• Provides expert monthly financial analysis of all P& L line item performance against budget and reforecasts. <br>• Serves as a trusted business partner to operations in helping them understand the financial impacts of their decisions and actions. <br>• Acts as the “eyes and ears” for the controllership function regarding key developments in our operations. <br>• Coordinates the annual physical inventory and monitors results of periodic cycle counts. <br>• Drives the annual standard costing process and monitors the ongoing accuracy of standard costs. <br>• Assists in developing and enhancing accounting and operational procedures by assessing current procedures and recommending and implementing required improvements to enhance controls for the organization.<br>• Provides project analysis as needed including cost estimates of new or modified products, evaluation of capital projects, and product line expansion or restructuring analyses.<br>• This position is a key team member and is expected to inspire associates to greater levels of professionalism, quality, productivity and engagement in the Team. Individual must possess the core values of Integrity, Quality, Passion, Accountability, Innovation, and be Performance Driven.<br><br>Education and Experience:<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration required. MBA or CPA a plus.<br>• At least 6 year’s experience in accounting in a manufacturing environment with involvement in closing, cost accounting, account reconciliation, and financial analysis required.<br>• Must have the ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles.<br>• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of standard costs.<br>• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability and problem-solving skills.<br>• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.<br>• Highly ethical, self-motivated, detail oriented with the ability to function as part of a team.<br>• Must be tech savvy and a quick learner of ERP systems and BI software demonstrating an ability to understand the logic behind these systems to properly translate operating impacts to accounting transactions.<br>• Must have advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables, etc.)<br>• Experience in LN, Prophix helpful.
We are looking for a Sr Cost Accountant to join our team in Fort Worth, Texas. This role involves the vital task of managing project costs and budgeting within our industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying cost variances, analyzing project performance, and preparing budgets. <br><br>Responsibilities: <br><br>• Conduct detailed analysis of project performance, focusing on direct, indirect, and overhead costs.<br>• Analyze and compare actual expenses against budgeted amounts.<br>• Identify cost drivers, trends, and potential risks that could impact the project's financial performance.<br>• Provide insights to project operations teams and other key stakeholders.<br>• Prepare and monitor budgets for assigned projects, including forecasting future expenses and revenue.<br>• Provide monthly Customer Profitability Reporting & Analysis and present results to key stakeholders.<br>• Analyze sales and gross margin for assigned projects.<br>• Identify opportunities to optimize project costs and improve cost-effectiveness.<br>• Use Accounting Software Systems, ADP - Financial Services, Crystal Reports, Epicor, ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning to perform various accounting functions.<br>• Handle Accounts Payable (AP), Auditing, and Budget Processes, and manage Cash Activity.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join a team in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This role is essential for ensuring accurate financial reporting and cost analysis across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will play a key part in analyzing costs, improving processes, and supporting financial decision-making within the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Develop and manage accurate standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead within manufacturing operations.</li><li>Execute cost roll-ups, ensuring product costing is validated for both accuracy and alignment with organizational guidelines.</li><li>Evaluate Bills of Material (BOMs) and production routes to confirm resource allocation and usage are properly accounted for.</li><li>Reconcile inventory records—including raw materials and finished goods—with general ledger balances to ensure integrity of reported figures.</li><li>Prepare and post cost accounting journal entries related to material consumption, clearing accounts, and variance adjustments.</li><li>Support monthly and annual financial close activities by reconciling inventory and cost-related accounts.</li><li>Perform comprehensive analysis of costs and profit margins to assist with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives.</li><li>Create, update, and distribute reports that deliver actionable financial insights to Finance, Operations, and senior leadership teams.</li><li>Investigate cost variances and operational inefficiencies, providing in-depth analysis and recommending corrective actions.</li><li>Partner with Sales and Finance teams to examine product profitability, review pricing structures, and analyze margin sensitivity.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Lana Funkhouser with Robert Half is looking for a skilled Project/Cost Accountant to join our team in Boise, Idaho. In this role, you will be responsible for managing job cost accounting tasks for real estate development projects while collaborating with project managers and external partners. This position requires a strong understanding of financial reporting, cost tracking, and cash flow analysis within the construction and development industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial data and reporting.</p><p>• Monitor and track job costs, budgets, and financial reports in compliance with project agreements and contractual obligations.</p><p>• Prepare detailed workpapers, general journal entries, job cost entries, and reconcile ledgers to maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Assist in the creation of monthly draws, overseeing invoice processing, pay applications, and budget-to-actual reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Lana Funkhouser with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03590-0013366217</p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Commercial Construction Project Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in corporate accounting and finance within a construction environment, including day-to-day accounting, WIP reporting, project analysis, and job cost accounting processes. This role requires strong communication skills to present financial insights to the team. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required, and experience with Sage 300 or Sage Intacct is a plus. This is a fully in-office role for a motivated professional ready to thrive in a fast-paced organization.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare WIP reporting, project analysis, and job cost accounting processes accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to analyze job costs and improve financial outcomes.</li><li>Present financial information and reporting insights to leadership and project teams.</li><li>Utilize Sage 300 or Sage Intacct software (preferred) to streamline financial workflows.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This role offers competitive pay, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make an impact within a leading construction company.</p><p>If you’re an experienced accounting professional in the construction space eager for a new challenge, apply today for this Construction Senior Accountant opportunity!</p><ul><li><em>Robert Half is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only candidates meeting the qualifications will be contacted.</em></li></ul><p>Please send your resume to Molly Waldman. You can message me on LinkedIn (Molly Waldman) to send me your resume directly. My email is also located on LinkedIn.</p>
<p>Robert Half is supporting the recruiting efforts of a company in the manufacturing industry to find a Cost Accountant. This is a full time, permanent position in Longmont. It is 5 days in office, hybrid after training, and is paying 85000-100000. Additional information and job requirements are below. For a full job description with company information, and for immediate consideration, please email your resume to Morgan.Racicot(at symbol) roberthalf (dotcom) today … or your Robert Half recruiter if you have one!! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Accurately process project-related trade invoices, ensuring verification of receipt of items or services, correct sales tax calculations, and appropriate authorization for payment</p><p>• Prepare monthly client billings and perform reconciliations against actual costs</p><p>• Efficiently resolve subcontractor queries, fostering the development of trust-based working relationships and efficient communication channels</p><p>• Utilize accounting software to authorize and process timely payments to subcontractors</p><p>• Communicate non-compliance issues to subcontractors and coordinate in-house resolutions when necessary</p><p>• Maintain a proactive and responsive approach to internal and external customer service, consistently aiming to exceed customer expectations</p><p>• Verify and process subcontractor payment requests, ensuring accuracy and efficiency </p><p>• Provide insightful analytics or reconciliations such as subcontract reports, labor reports (including hours, rates, and voids)</p><p>• Assist with audit processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations</p><p>• Engage in accounting functions and budget processes to ensure the smooth running of financial operations.</p>
<p>A stable manufacturing company in San Marcos is hiring a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to support cost accounting, inventory oversight, and financial analysis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on, operational environment and collaborating with production and leadership teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage inventory accounting and cost analysis</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and reconciliations</li><li>Review journal entries and ensure accurate posting</li><li>Support standard cost updates and variance analysis</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting</li><li>Support internal and external audits</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards</li><li>Recommend process improvements</li></ul>
<p><strong>Cost Accountant – Manufacturing</strong></p><p><strong>Energize Your Impact. Redefine What’s Possible.</strong></p><p>Our client, a distinguished leader in manufacturing, is seeking an accomplished Cost Accountant to drive financial performance and operational precision. This is a unique opportunity to become an integral part of a high-impact team, where your analytical expertise will fuel strategic decision-making and continuous process innovation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><p>Here, you’ll find more than just a rewarding career—our client offers exceptional work/life balance, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. The position features a competitive salary, an outstanding bonus program, and comprehensive benefits. You’ll enjoy ongoing career advancement opportunities, with a path to broaden your expertise across other finance and accounting roles—making this an ideal stage to achieve your long-term goals and grow within an industry leader. In this onsite role, you’ll partner with dynamic operations teams and senior leadership, pioneering smart solutions for process improvement and cost optimization. If you crave visibility and the opportunity to drive change, this could be your next bold move.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Achieve:</strong></p><ul><li>Be the go-to expert, analyzing standard and actual manufacturing costs—your work makes the numbers tell the real story.</li><li>Manage BOMs and routings, ensuring systems reflect operational realities.</li><li>Deliver variance reports that cut to the chase—material, labor, and overhead. Your clarity fuels leadership decisions.</li><li>Own inventory valuations and reconciliations; you keep records air-tight and business moving at speed.</li><li>Drive critical month-end close activities, reconciling accounts and producing cost reports that highlight what matters.</li><li>Partner with Operations teams for hands-on impact: spot cost drivers and unearth efficiency wins others miss.</li><li>Master ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle, NetSuite), ensuring accuracy at every touchpoint.</li><li>Leverage advanced Excel skills to uncover trends, build compelling dashboards, and bring data to life.</li><li>Identify fresh opportunities for cost savings—your ideas will get noticed, tested, and implemented.</li></ul><p><strong>Ready to move your career forward?</strong></p><p>If you want to elevate your career, challenge yourself, and see your expertise drive real operational change, this is your stage.</p><p><strong>Apply now or reach out to our recruiting team for a confidential conversation about how your skills can energize this role. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Join a Growing Manufacturer as a Plant Cost Accountant – Make an Impact! </strong></p><p> </p><p>Are you a detail-oriented, analytically minded accounting professional with a passion for manufacturing operations? Our client, a growing manufacturing company, is seeking a <strong>Plant Cost Accountant</strong> to play a critical role in tracking and evaluating day-to-day plant activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving operational efficiency.</p><p>This position offers the opportunity to work closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights that support business success.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor and manage stock levels, review costs, perform cycle counts, and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost savings.</li><li>Prepare, analyze, and report weekly, monthly, and quarterly gross margin analysis for senior leadership.</li><li>Assist with month-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, inventory valuation, and roll forwards.</li><li>Coordinate with IT for system maintenance, troubleshooting, and development related to financial processes.</li><li>Prepare detailed account analyses and reconcile sales, cost, inventory, and liability accounts.</li><li>Review and analyze inventory and margin reports; conduct research and perform cost and profitability studies.</li><li>Support internal reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules, and other compliance needs.</li><li>Ensure timely submission, accuracy, and validity of inventory and gross margin schedules to management.</li></ul><p> <strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or related field).</li><li>5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on cost accounting.</li><li>Strong knowledge of GAAP and proven understanding of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.</li><li>High attention to detail and accuracy with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Proficiency in inventory management, cost analysis, and familiarity with BI tools is a plus.</li></ul><p>If you’re ready to make an impact and help optimize plant performance, <strong>apply today and share your resume!</strong></p>
<p>Senior Accountant – CPG / Inventory Focus</p><p><strong>Westport, CT [Hybrid]</strong></p><p><strong>$100–120K</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>CPG company</strong> adding one more Senior Accountant to the growing accounting team! This is a hands-on accounting role with exposure to <strong>inventory, cost of goods sold, and financial reporting</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Main Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare month-end close and ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Support inventory accounting, including SKU tracking, adjustments, and reconciliations</li><li>Assist with audits, tax preparation, and compliance as needed</li></ul><p>Perks</p><ul><li>Modern, open-concept office space</li><li>Onsite, hassle-free parking</li><li>Coffee, snacks, and drinks provided daily</li><li>Hybrid work flexibility</li><li>Flexible hours for better work–life balance</li><li>Team of genuinely kind, normal people</li><li>Fast-growing company with natural, steady expansion</li><li>Opportunity to take on more responsibility as the business scales</li><li>Stable, approachable, and supportive leadership team</li><li>Culture that values ideas, initiative, and continuous improvement</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a skilled<strong> Cost Accountant </strong>to support our manufacturing operations located in Albuquerque, NM. This position is responsible for all aspects of manufacturing and production cost analysis, variance reporting, and inventory management, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial data.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain a cost accounting system to ensure accurate product costing.</li><li>Monitor, analyze, and report on standard vs. actual manufacturing costs; identify and explain variances by customer, part number, and production jobs.</li><li>Prepare daily/weekly and monthly production, variance, and gross margin reports as well as ad hoc analysis as required.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end closing processes with inventory analysis, journal entries, and supplemental reporting.</li><li>Update and maintain standard costs in the system, ensuring accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs).</li><li>Reconcile physical inventories and cycle counts, including periodic inventory reserve reviews.</li><li>Track and report departmental expenses, explaining variances to forecast and plan.</li><li>Support annual physical inventory counts and coordinate reconciliations with internal stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally and work on special projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and inventory management.</li><li>Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Effective communicator, able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings clearly.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with large data sets is a plus.</li><li>Experience working with integrated ERP systems.</li><li>Self-motivated team player who also works effectively independently.</li><li>Ability to interpret data, analyze results, and deliver actionable recommendations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting for a talented and analytical Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing client's team. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate cost tracking and supporting financial decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will excel at identifying cost-saving opportunities, maintaining precise records, and collaborating across departments to improve operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze and evaluate manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead, to ensure accurate cost allocation.</p><p>• Prepare and reconcile detailed cost reports and inventory valuations to maintain financial accuracy.</p><p>• Develop and refine cost accounting systems and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.</p><p>• Conduct variance analyses between actual and standard costs, investigating and explaining any discrepancies.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams in production, engineering, and supply chain to implement cost control strategies.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial close processes.</p><p>• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits related to cost accounting.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for cost reductions and recommend process improvements based on data analysis.</p><p>• Maintain and update bills of materials and standard costs within the system to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Support and validate costing processes to align with organizational standards.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please contact apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226</p>
<p><strong>Job Description: Cost Accountant</strong></p><p>The Cost Accountant is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting cost information to help drive operational efficiency, support financial decision-making, and ensure accurate financial records. This individual works closely with operations, manufacturing, and finance teams to develop cost standards, perform variance analysis, track inventory, and identify opportunities for process improvement.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze and monitor manufacturing, production, or service costs to identify trends and areas for efficiency.</li><li>Prepare detailed cost reports and support ongoing budgeting and forecasting activities.</li><li>Record and reconcile inventory, material, labor, and overhead costs.</li><li>Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to cost accounting.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis and communicate findings to management with recommendations.</li><li>Collaborate with teams to establish and maintain cost standards for products and services.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards.</li><li>Support internal and external audits with cost documentation and reports.</li><li>Assist management in developing cost reduction strategies and streamlining operations.</li><li>Maintain accurate records in accounting systems and recommend process improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in San Jose, California. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing and managing costs within a manufacturing environment, ensuring accurate financial reporting and cost control. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in cost accounting principles and demonstrate proficiency with Oracle and advanced Excel tools.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs to ensure accuracy and identify areas for optimization.</p><p>• Develop and maintain standard cost accounting systems to support financial reporting.</p><p>• Perform cost analysis to evaluate production expenses and assess profitability.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve cost efficiency and streamline processes.</p><p>• Utilize Oracle software to maintain accurate cost accounting records and financial data.</p><p>• Prepare detailed reports on cost trends and present findings to management.</p><p>• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities related to manufacturing costs.</p><p>• Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.</p><p>• Support audits by providing relevant cost accounting information and documentation </p><p><br></p><p>What We’re Looking For</p><ul><li><strong>Manufacturing Experience:</strong> Hands-on exposure to production environments.</li><li><strong>Standard Cost Expertise:</strong> Deep understanding of cost accounting principles.</li><li><strong>Excel Mastery:</strong> Advanced skills to manipulate large data sets.</li><li><strong>Systems Knowledge:</strong> Oracle experience a plus (we’ll train on Alteryx).</li><li><strong>Compliance:</strong> Must be a <strong>U.S. Citizen</strong> (ITAR regulations).</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Your Day-to-Day</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze operational metrics: s.</li><li>Drive variance analysis and cost performance reviews.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and ROI evaluations.</li><li>Manage audits and ensure compliance.</li><li>Maintain inventory standards and monitor production variances.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>BS in Accounting or Finance.</li><li>3–5 years in a <strong>manufacturing cost accounting</strong> role.</li><li>Strong analytical and communication skills.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. This role focuses on analyzing and managing costs within a manufacturing environment to ensure accurate reporting, support strategic decision-making, and drive operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cost analysis, inventory valuation, and financial controls to help optimize production processes and enhance profitability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain accurate standard costs for products, components, and manufacturing processes.<br>• Conduct detailed cost variance analyses, including material, labor, and overhead costs, and identify root causes.<br>• Oversee the accuracy of bill of materials (BOMs) and routings, ensuring alignment with production requirements.<br>• Analyze production costs to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.<br>• Provide detailed cost models and scenario analyses to support new product launches and strategic initiatives.<br>• Prepare detailed cost projections for RFQs and business proposals, ensuring assumptions are well-supported.<br>• Manage inventory valuation processes, including cycle counts and reconciliation between physical inventory and system records.<br>• Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and audit compliance regarding cost accounting practices.<br>• Create monthly manufacturing cost reports and dashboards to provide insights into cost trends and operational performance.<br>• Support budgeting and forecasting activities for manufacturing cost centers to align with organizational goals.
<p>Our client, a respected industry leader, is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join their manufacturing finance team. As a key member of the finance department, you will provide essential financial support to plant operations—enhancing profitability, enforcing strong controls, and ensuring accurate cost accounting in accordance with GAAP. You will play a leadership role with plant inventory, standard costing, systems upgrades, process improvement, and financial reporting.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure timely and accurate accounting/reporting of cost of goods sold and inventory general ledger accounts.</li><li>Act as finance lead for system upgrades (Sage and Alere) related to cost accounting processes.</li><li>Oversee accuracy of standard costs—including bill of materials, item costs, labor routings/rates, and overhead allocations.</li><li>Report cost variances and partner with operations and supervisors to analyze and reduce variances from standard costs.</li><li>Safeguard the accuracy and controls of plant physical inventory; drive monthly cutoffs for receiving/shipping and internal controls.</li><li>Support product pricing and gross margin evaluations by SKU and customer; analyze labor efficiencies and staffing.</li><li>Analyze root causes of scrap, perform inventory cycle counts, and provide actionable management reporting for cost improvement.</li><li>Collaborate with manufacturing teams to track, analyze, and drive cost savings initiatives related to materials, labor, and overhead.</li><li>Utilize activity-based costing (ABC) to allocate overhead and enhance operational decision-making.</li><li>Work hands-on with plant floor supervisors to ensure understanding and adherence to standard costs and variances.</li><li>Participate in Kaizen and process improvement activities; prepare investment analysis (IRR, payback, NPV) for new equipment.</li><li>Prepare plant accruals per GAAP and reconcile plant-related G/L accounts.</li><li>Perform other finance functions and ad hoc analysis as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.</li><li>Minimum of 3+ years direct experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.</li><li>CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred.</li><li>Proficient with US GAAP and process/standard cost accounting principles.</li><li>Advanced analytical, organizational, and communication skills.</li><li>Demonstrated experience driving process improvements and partnering cross-functionally.</li><li>Strong expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access).</li><li>Prior experience with Sage and Alere systems highly desirable.</li><li>Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage multiple assignments.</li><li>Proven success as a strategically oriented financial analyst supporting production planning and operations.</li></ul><p><strong>Ready for your next challenge?</strong></p><p>Apply today to learn more about this exceptional opportunity and how you can make a tangible impact in an industry-leading manufacturing organization.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a thriving organization as they seek an ambitious, detail-oriented Cost Accountant. This position is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work. In this role, you will analyze manufacturing costs, prepare detailed reports, and provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with various departments to drive efficiency and profitability. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze and maintain cost accounting systems, including standard cost and inventory valuation.</p><p>• Prepare comprehensive monthly reports on cost and variance analysis for materials, labor, and overhead.</p><p>• Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks, including journal entries and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations to monitor production expenses, identify inefficiencies, and suggest actionable improvements.</p><p>• Track inventory movements, conduct cycle counts, and address variances to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by providing cost-related data and analysis.</p><p>• Perform detailed margin analysis by product line, customer, and business unit to inform strategic decisions.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to US financial regulations and internal accounting policies.</p><p>• Support capital investment evaluations and financial analysis for new product introductions.</p><p><br></p><p>This growing stable organization offers a competitive compensation package up to $110K and benefits. For more information and consideration, please contact Eric Murray at 682-350-8439 or via Email at [email protected]</p><p> </p><p>You can also connect and or message me on LinkedIn. Bing or Google Search - ("Eric Murray" AND "Robert Half Finance and Accounting")</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in New Paltz, New York. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in analyzing and managing cost structures, supporting strategic financial planning, and ensuring accurate reporting across manufacturing operations. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail to contribute to operational efficiency and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please contact Carmen Warga in our Albany, NY office. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Conducting in-depth analysis of production costs, identifying trends, and recommending cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Designing and maintaining robust cost accounting frameworks tailored to manufacturing and service environments.</li><li>Preparing detailed cost projections for both new initiatives and existing product lines.</li><li>Ensuring accurate valuation of inventory and overhead through regular monitoring of transactions.</li><li>Managing monthly and quarterly close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries.</li><li>Leading internal cost reviews and supporting external audit activities.</li><li>Comparing actual production costs against forecasts and standards to highlight variances.</li><li>Partnering with cross-functional teams—operations, procurement, and engineering—to assess cost drivers and improve efficiency.</li><li>Delivering clear financial insights to leadership to guide strategic planning.</li><li>Enhancing internal controls and ensuring compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Supporting ERP implementations and ensuring cost structures are properly integrated.</li><li>Reviewing general ledger activity weekly to maintain accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Reclassifying accounts as needed to reflect changes in reporting or operational processes.</li></ul>
