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Cost Accountant

Huntington Beach, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our finance team in Huntington Beach, California. This role supports a manufacturing environment focused on clean energy solutions and will help deliver accurate cost insights, dependable reporting, and meaningful analysis for operational and financial decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory analysis, and project-oriented accounting within a production setting. You will work closely with operations, engineering, and finance partners to improve visibility into performance, explain cost movements, and strengthen financial discipline. Responsibilities: • Support the monthly close cycle by preparing cost-related entries, reviewing results, and contributing to timely financial reporting. • Evaluate product, job, and project margins to identify performance risks, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement across the business. • Analyze standard costs, bills of materials, labor usage, and overhead absorption to ensure manufacturing costs are accurate and well understood. • Investigate variances between actual and expected results, determine root causes, and communicate findings to finance and operational leaders. • Prepare financial analyses that compare current performance against prior periods, forecasts, and budget expectations. • Partner with operations and engineering teams to improve cost visibility, strengthen data accuracy, and support informed business decisions. • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by developing reliable cost assumptions and performance insights. • Help enhance reporting processes, internal controls, and process consistency, including support for new tools or system-related improvements when needed.
2026-10-13T23:58:43Z

Cost Accountant

Columbus, OH
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial operations for a manufacturing environment in Columbus, Ohio. This role combines inventory accounting, cash application, banking support, and reconciliation work while helping maintain accurate cost and transactional records. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing cost accounting knowledge and can work across warehouse, purchasing, and administrative processes with accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities: • Partner with warehouse personnel to track inventory activity and ensure related transactions are recorded accurately. • Manage accounting support for product conversions, brokerage activity, and consignment arrangements within the inventory process. • Prepare customer invoices, enter billing information, and apply incoming cash receipts to the appropriate accounts. • Assist with banking activities such as processing payments, posting cash transactions, and completing bank reconciliations. • Perform account reconciliations, compile operational and financial metrics, and maintain organized data tracking for reporting purposes. • Develop working knowledge of purchase settlement processes, including documentation tied to weight, chemistry, conversions, and customer billing records. • Provide backup coverage for administrative tasks such as ordering office supplies, maintaining files, and supporting routine office operations. • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to verify supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies affecting cost and settlement records.
2026-10-07T12:14:03Z

Cost Accountant

Decatur, AL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
77000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations for a company in Decatur, Alabama. This position partners closely with plant and department leaders to strengthen cost visibility, improve financial planning, and support sound operational decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in plant accounting, a sharp analytical approach, and the ability to translate financial data into practical business insights. Responsibilities:• Develop and manage plant cost accounting methods, controls, and reporting practices that support accurate product and operational costing.• Review manufacturing expenses, production trends, and site performance to identify savings opportunities and recommend actions that improve efficiency.• Maintain reliable cost accounting procedures and help ensure transactions, classifications, and supporting records are recorded correctly.• Contribute to annual budget preparation, periodic reforecasts, and financial outlooks in coordination with plant leadership and operational teams.• Work with department managers to track spending, compare results to plan, and support accountability for cost center performance.• Prepare recurring financial reports for plant operations, including analysis of actual results versus budget and forecast expectations.• Provide clear financial analysis to management and internal stakeholders to support decision-making and ongoing operational improvement initiatives.• Take part in special assignments and process improvement efforts that strengthen productivity, cost control, and overall plant financial performance.
2026-09-22T16:03:43Z

Cost Accountant

Stockton, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Analyze product and manufacturing costs, interpret spending patterns, and highlight variances that affect operational performance and profitability.• Maintain accurate inventory costing by reviewing valuation methods, monitoring stock activity, and partnering with operations teams to support effective inventory control.• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning by providing cost trends, financial modeling support, and impact analysis for key business decisions.• Prepare cost-related journal entries and reconciliations during the monthly close process, including inventory balances, cost of goods sold, and variance reporting.• Recommend and support initiatives that reduce waste, improve cost discipline, and enhance overall financial performance within manufacturing processes.• Work with cross-functional stakeholders on projects that strengthen internal controls, improve data reliability, and streamline cost accounting workflows.• Provide documentation, analysis, and schedules needed for internal and external audit activities while ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards.• Translate cost data into clear management insights that help leaders evaluate pricing, margins, and operational efficiency.
2026-10-09T22:28:49Z

Cost Accountant

Ventura, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused team in Ventura, California. This position plays a key role in strengthening cost visibility, supporting accurate financial reporting, and delivering analysis that helps guide operational and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance review, along with the ability to work effectively across departments. Responsibilities: • Prepare recurring monthly financial and cost reports, highlighting patterns, risks, and meaningful recommendations for business leaders. • Analyze manufacturing performance by reviewing material, labor, and overhead results and investigating variances against established standards. • Develop and maintain cost of goods sold analysis to improve financial accuracy and provide insight into production economics. • Review and update product cost structures for current inventory as well as newly introduced items to ensure reliable valuation. • Support external audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping maintain compliance with reporting requirements. • Collaborate with operational and leadership teams on special financial analyses, planning efforts, and strategic decision support. • Maintain standard cost accounting records within business systems and help ensure data integrity across costing-related transactions. • Use tools such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, and advanced Excel to perform analysis and manage reporting needs.
2026-10-15T16:28:47Z

Senior Cost Accountant

Eden Prairie, MN
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Bloomington, Minnesota and provide financial insight that supports operational and strategic decision-making. This position plays a central role in manufacturing finance, with responsibility for cost analysis, inventory valuation, forecasting support, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional leaders to turn data into actionable business recommendations. Responsibilities: • Manage core cost accounting activities, including maintaining costing methodologies, preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and preserving accurate supporting records. • Support inventory control by participating in physical counts, researching discrepancies, and ensuring inventory balances are properly reconciled. • Evaluate material, labor, and overhead results to explain variances, highlight performance trends, and identify financial risks or improvement opportunities. • Work closely with plant and operations leadership to provide reporting and analysis that clarifies business performance and supports informed decision-making. • Contribute to budgeting, annual planning, and forecast cycles by comparing actual financial results with expected performance and explaining key differences. • Assist with month-end close and improve the quality, consistency, and efficiency of financial reporting processes. • Partner with teams across operations, supply chain, and finance to connect operational activity with financial outcomes and strengthen overall business understanding. • Lead or support special projects, ad hoc reporting, and other finance initiatives based on organizational priorities. • Travel overnight when needed to support business objectives and operational requirements.
2026-09-23T16:34:13Z

Senior Cost Accountant

Livermore, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
45.00 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to support a global manufacturing organization serving the semiconductor and advanced technology sectors in Livermore, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity will contribute to the accuracy of product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting within a fast-paced production setting. The role works closely with manufacturing and finance partners to deliver analysis that supports operational decisions and strengthens cost control. Candidates who bring strong cost accounting expertise and a hands-on approach to inventory and variance analysis will be well suited for this position. Responsibilities: • Manage standard cost structures for materials, labor, and overhead to keep product costing current and reliable.• Review inventory balances across raw materials, work in process, and finished goods to maintain accurate valuation and reporting.• Complete month-end cost accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and close support.• Investigate manufacturing, purchase price, and work order variances and communicate key drivers to business partners.• Collaborate with operations teams to assess production performance, identify cost trends, and support informed decision-making.• Evaluate excess and obsolete inventory exposure and assist with reserve calculations and related analysis.• Reassess labor and overhead rates on a regular basis to improve costing accuracy.• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting for cost of goods sold and manufacturing-related expenses.• Support physical inventory activities, review inventory control effectiveness, and provide documentation for audits and compliance requirements.• Prepare recurring financial analyses, including warranty reserve reviews and reporting for monthly and quarterly close packages, while recommending process improvements in cost accounting and inventory controls.
2026-10-14T15:28:46Z

Cost Accountant

Bridgewater, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This position plays a central role in monthly close activities, inventory accounting, and cost analysis, while supporting accurate financial reporting across the organization. The role also partners with operational and finance stakeholders locally and globally to deliver meaningful insights on product costs, inventory performance, and consolidated results. Responsibilities: • Lead key month-end accounting activities related to manufacturing operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial close support. • Establish and maintain annual standard costs for locally produced items in collaboration with supply chain and operational teams. • Analyze monthly inventory results, including cost of goods sold fluctuations and finished goods balances, to identify trends and explain variances. • Perform regular reviews of inventory reserves and obsolescence exposure, recommending adjustments where appropriate. • Reconcile inventory records against supplier reporting and investigate discrepancies to resolution. • Maintain schedules for prepaid insurance, monitor renewal activity, and record related amortization entries. • Prepare financial analyses and supporting schedules for corporate reporting, consolidated results, and management review. • Partner with cross-functional teams and international colleagues to support accounting processes and respond to ad hoc finance requests.
2026-09-24T15:53:47Z

Cost Accountant

Saginaw, MI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial accuracy and operational decision-making in our manufacturing environment in Saginaw, Michigan. This role focuses on inventory costing, margin performance, variance review, and month-end accounting activities that help leadership understand profitability. The position also partners with operations and other internal teams to strengthen cost controls, improve reporting, and support system-related processes tied to manufacturing and inventory management. Responsibilities: • Evaluate gross margin performance tied to inventory activity and present clear insights that help management assess profit and loss results. • Maintain accurate product cost records by establishing and updating standard costs based on labor, materials, and manufacturing inputs within the ERP system. • Review inventory discrepancies such as cycle count differences, scrap activity, production variances, and other adjustments, then communicate corrective actions to operational teams. • Prepare customer and product costing analyses that support pricing decisions designed to balance competitiveness and profitability. • Produce recurring financial and operational reports, including monthly margin reporting by customer and item, with explanations of key trends versus budget and prior-year performance. • Support the month-end close by reconciling inventory and cost of goods sold accounts and recording journal entries needed to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. • Recommend and document inventory reserves, overhead applications, and other cost-related adjustments to improve the accuracy of financial statements. • Partner with quality, research, and operations teams to review bills of materials, production setups, and inventory item structures and suggest improvements where needed. • Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counts, year-end physical inventory, forecasting inventory turns, and evaluating manufacturing-related capital spending requests. • Provide backup support for the Plex system by helping with user administration, permissions, security access, report setup, dashboards, and process updates across departments.
2026-10-15T22:03:42Z

Sr. Cost Accountant

Decorah, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a northeast Iowa manufacturer in search of an experienced Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance activities. This position focuses on analyzing product costs, maintaining accurate standard costing, and delivering financial insight that helps improve operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and can translate detailed data into practical recommendations for business decisions. Responsibilities:• Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to provide clear insight into manufacturing performance.• Maintain and review standard cost structures to ensure accurate product costing and reliable financial reporting.• Partner with operations and finance teams to investigate cost variances and identify underlying business drivers.• Prepare recurring and ad hoc cost analysis reports that support budgeting, forecasting, and management decisions.• Monitor inventory valuation and reconcile cost-related data to maintain accuracy across accounting records.• Evaluate manufacturing processes and spending trends to recommend opportunities for improved cost control and efficiency.
2026-09-17T17:08:39Z

Cost Accountant

Corpus Christi, TX
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations in Corpus Christi, Texas. This role focuses on delivering accurate inventory valuation, reliable cost reporting, and meaningful analysis that helps improve financial and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing accounting, standard costing, and cross-functional collaboration with production, engineering, purchasing, and warehouse teams. Responsibilities: • Oversee product costing activities to ensure inventory values, unit costs, and gross margin data remain accurate and dependable. • Develop, update, and monitor standard costs, including labor and overhead rates, to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. • Review bills of materials, routings, and job-related data to strengthen cost accuracy across manufacturing processes. • Analyze production, inventory, and purchase price variances, then communicate findings and recommendations to plant leadership. • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close support related to inventory and production transactions. • Lead cycle count and physical inventory coordination, investigate discrepancies, and help resolve control issues affecting stock accuracy. • Produce recurring financial and operational reports, presentations, and profitability analyses covering price, cost, volume, and mix performance. • Partner with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and warehouse teams to address costing questions, improve inventory controls, and identify obsolete stock. • Support testing and validation of costing-related system updates or process changes to maintain reporting integrity.
2026-10-02T16:24:06Z

Sr. Cost Accountant

Comstock Park, MI
onsite
Temporary / Contract
45.00 - 60.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to support a premium furniture manufacturer in Comstock Park, Michigan through a Long-term Contract engagement. This role will help maintain continuity across core accounting operations while bringing stronger visibility to product costing, inventory accuracy, and margin performance in a mixed-model manufacturing environment. The position will also provide practical insight into costing methods, forecasting opportunities, and process improvements that can strengthen financial decision-making across the business. Responsibilities: • Oversee product and job costing activities for custom and standard manufacturing work, ensuring cost data supports accurate pricing and profitability analysis. • Perform period-end inventory review activities, including count validation, reconciliation, and follow-up on discrepancies that affect financial results. • Lead annual cost updates for existing and newly introduced products, refining assumptions for labor, materials, and machine-related inputs. • Analyze manufacturing and inventory variances to identify unusual cost patterns, margin leakage, and areas where standards may no longer reflect actual operations. • Partner with finance, operations, sales, and product teams to improve cost visibility for new products, commodity-driven inputs, and customer-specific work. • Evaluate current costing practices and recommend practical enhancements that simplify workflows while improving reliability and consistency. • Support month-end close and recurring forecasting cycles by delivering accurate cost-related reporting and financial insights. • Provide informed guidance on business system usage and cost accounting controls, including support for process changes or future platform-related adjustments when needed. • Document key cost accounting procedures and highlight operational or reporting gaps to reduce dependency on individual knowledge and strengthen business continuity.
2026-09-30T20:38:46Z

Cost Accountant

Grand Rapids, MI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support construction projects in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position plays a key role in managing project-level financial performance from initial setup through final closeout, while partnering closely with project teams to keep reporting accurate and timely. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work confidently across multiple active jobs. Responsibilities: • Manage the financial lifecycle of assigned construction projects, including initial job setup, ongoing maintenance, and final project closeout. • Work closely with Project Managers to review cost activity, maintain accurate forecasting, and support appropriate revenue recognition throughout the project. • Evaluate subcontractor invoices and job-related costs for accuracy, approval readiness, and issue resolution. • Prepare monthly cost reporting that highlights budget performance, emerging variances, and financial risks affecting project outcomes. • Administer progress billing processes, including tracking billed versus earned revenue and monitoring overbilling or underbilling positions. • Compile sworn statements and oversee lien waiver documentation to support project compliance requirements. • Assist with subcontract documentation, change order processing, and updates to contract terms as project needs evolve. • Track receivables, retention balances, and payment activity to help maintain healthy project cash flow. • Ensure project accounting data is accurately reflected in broader company financial reporting and identify improvements to reporting controls and processes.
2026-09-22T14:48:49Z

Cost Accountant

Houston, TX
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a Cost Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This position will play a key role in cost analysis, inventory management, month-end close activities, and supporting operational decision-making across the business. Responsibilities<ul><li>Participate in monthly and year-end close processes.</li><li>Maintain and analyze standard costing and investigate cost variances.</li><li>Assist with inventory accounting, valuation, and cycle count activities.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost improvement initiatives.</li><li>Analyze labor, overhead, production, and inventory-related costs.</li><li>Review and maintain product costing data and bill of materials information.</li><li>Partner with operations and leadership to provide financial analysis and reporting.</li><li>Assist with process improvements and special projects as needed.</li></ul> For confidential consideration, send your resume to [email protected].
2026-09-24T22:24:05Z

Snr Cost Accountant

Albuquerque, NM
onsite
Temporary to Hire
- USD / Hourly
A leading aerospace manufacturing company in Albuquerque is seeking a Senior Program Accountant I to support complex customer programs, contract accounting, revenue recognition, and financial analysis. This role will partner closely with accounting, finance, and cross-functional teams to interpret customer contracts, evaluate revenue recognition requirements under ASC 606, support program financial reporting, and provide insight into project performance. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close, along with experience analyzing contracts, supporting revenue recognition, and working with project/program financial data. Experience with Estimate at Completion (EAC), contract assets/liabilities, overtime revenue recognition, or aerospace/defense programs is highly desirable. This position requires someone who can independently manage accounting responsibilities, interpret complex financial information, and communicate financial results in a clear, business-focused way to stakeholders across the organization. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
2026-10-06T16:48:46Z

Sr. Cost Accountant

Portland, OR
onsite
Temporary to Hire
57.00 - 66.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to join our client's team in Portland, Oregon on a Contract to permanent basis. This role is ideal for an experience Cost Accounting professional who can bring strong inventory accounting expertise, strengthen cost processes, and introduce effective controls in an environment that needs greater structure. The position will play a key role in improving the financial oversight of inventory, supporting operational accuracy, and preparing the organization for reliable year-end count activities. Responsibilities:• Lead cost accounting activities with a strong focus on inventory valuation, cost analysis, and financial accuracy across inventory-related transactions.• Review and resolve accounting issues involving stock and non-stock items, including improving the treatment and cleanup of non-stock records.• Evaluate current inventory costing practices and provide support in environments using different costing approaches such as average cost and replacement-based methods.• Establish and document practical accounting procedures and internal controls to create a more consistent and reliable inventory accounting framework.• Partner with finance and operational teams to improve visibility into inventory activity and ensure accounting records align with business operations.• Analyze inventory-related financial data to identify discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and support stronger reporting accuracy.• Prepare for and support year-end inventory counts, including reconciliation efforts and follow-up on variances.• Create clear process documentation to support sustainable accounting practices and ongoing compliance.
2026-09-24T17:18:44Z

Senior Cost Accountant Manufacturing Client

Houston, TX
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
- USD / Yearly
Follow Shad on LinkedIn at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles. Shad and His team at Robert Half is working with a manufacturing client that is looking for aSenior Cost Accountant to support a manufacturing operation in Houston, Texas. This position focuses on delivering accurate product costing, meaningful financial analysis, and reliable inventory reporting that helps leaders make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in standard costing within a production environment and can translate complex cost data into practical recommendations. Responsibilities:• Develop, maintain, and refine standard cost models for manufactured products to improve the accuracy of financial reporting and operational analysis.• Review material, labor, and overhead costs to identify variances, explain performance trends, and highlight opportunities for cost control.• Partner with production, supply chain, and finance teams to evaluate manufacturing performance and strengthen cost visibility across the operation.• Prepare recurring cost reports, inventory analyses, and margin reviews to support budgeting, forecasting, and management decision-making.• Monitor inventory transactions and reconciliations to help ensure valuation accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.• Analyze production results against established standards and provide clear recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability.• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to costing, inventory, and manufacturing financial results.• Contribute to process improvements involving costing methods, reporting workflows, and financial controls within the manufacturing environment. For confidential consideration for this opportunity please e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your Microsoft Word Resume with Senior Cost Accountant in the subject line.
2026-10-09T20:53:47Z

Cost Accountant

Carson, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
30.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
Cost Accountant – ManufacturingWe are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to support the accounting and operational functions of a manufacturing organization. This role will be responsible for monitoring manufacturing costs, inventory, standard costing, variance analysis, and supporting month-end close. The Cost Accountant will work closely with Accounting, Operations, Production, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to ensure accurate product costing and financial reporting.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, labor, overhead, and finished goods</li><li>Perform manufacturing cost and variance analysis, including material, labor, overhead, purchase price, and production variances</li><li>Review and reconcile inventory, including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods</li><li>Assist with physical inventory counts, cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and reconciliation of discrepancies</li><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations related to inventory, cost of goods sold, manufacturing expenses, and accruals</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Analyze actual manufacturing costs compared to standards, budgets, and forecasts</li><li>Monitor production costs and identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost improvement</li><li>Assist with establishing and updating standard costs, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing routings</li><li>Review inventory valuation and ensure accurate costing of manufactured products</li><li>Partner with Production and Operations teams to understand manufacturing performance and investigate cost variances</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of manufacturing expenses</li><li>Prepare cost reports and provide management with insight into margins, profitability, and operational performance</li><li>Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation related to inventory and cost accounting</li><li>Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with company policies and GAAP</li></ul>
2026-10-05T21:08:46Z

Cost Accountant

Long Beach, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
40.00 - 45.00 USD / Hourly
The Senior Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst is a key member of the Long Beach Finance team responsible for advanced cost accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, operational performance analysis and decision support across the business. The role combines strong manufacturing cost-accounting expertise with forward-looking financial analysis and business partnership. This position works closely with the Finance Director, Accounting Manager, General Manager and Operations leadership to translate financial and operational data into actionable business insights, strengthen financial controls and support profitable growth. The position requires an individual capable of independently analyzing complex financial and operational issues, identifying trends and risks, developing recommendations and communicating conclusions effectively to Finance and operational
2026-10-05T21:08:46Z

Cost Accountant

East Helena, MT
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant & Commodity Risk Analyst 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. Key ResponsibilitiesCost Accounting<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>Commodity Hedging & Risk Management<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>Additional Responsibilities<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>BENEFITS OFFERED:<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>
2026-09-30T16:53:46Z

Cost Accounting Analyst

York, PA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accounting Analyst to support accounting and finance activities with a strong emphasis on manufacturing costs, inventory accuracy, and financial insight. This position contributes to cost analysis, month-end close, and planning processes while partnering with cross-functional teams to improve visibility into operational performance. Responsibilities:• Analyze inventory balances, standard costs, labor absorption, overhead application, and production variances to help maintain accurate manufacturing cost records.• Reconcile inventory-related accounts, investigate discrepancies, and support reserve calculations and other period-end inventory adjustments.• Participate in cycle count and physical inventory activities by researching count differences and helping resolve issues affecting inventory accuracy.• Partner with operations, purchasing, and supply chain teams to identify the root cause of costing and inventory issues and support timely resolution.• Evaluate manufacturing and operational results, highlighting unusual trends in cost, usage, labor, and overhead performance.• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial analyses for leadership, including comparisons to budget, forecast, prior periods, and other performance benchmarks.• Contribute to annual budget development and ongoing forecast updates by compiling data, building schedules, and assisting with planning analysis.• Support the monthly close process through journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, variance review, and maintenance of audit-ready documentation.• Assist with profitability and performance analysis across products, customers, channels, margins, rebates, allowances, and working capital measures.
2026-10-06T20:34:05Z

Sr Cost Analyst

Plymouth, MI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
Senior Manufacturing Cost AccountantConfidential Robert Half Search | On-SiteRobert Half is partnering with an established and successful manufacturing client to hire a Senior Manufacturing Cost Accountant. This highly visible position reports directly to the CFO and will play an important role in strengthening product costing, pricing analysis, margin visibility, and overall profitability.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing cost accountant who enjoys digging into the numbers, identifying opportunities, and working directly with senior leadership. Rather than simply maintaining cost accounting records, this individual will help leadership understand profitability by product, program, and customer and provide actionable insight to improve business performance.Responsibilities<ul><li>Own and maintain standard costing for manufactured products, including material, labor, and overhead.</li><li>Develop product-, program-, and customer-level margin and profitability analysis.</li><li>Partner directly with the CFO to identify margin opportunities, investigate unfavorable trends, and recommend corrective actions.</li><li>Perform cost rollups and review BOMs, routings, labor rates, overhead assumptions, and production costs.</li><li>Analyze purchase price, labor, overhead, scrap, usage, and manufacturing variances.</li><li>Support quoting and customer pricing decisions with accurate cost and margin information.</li><li>Monitor existing pricing arrangements and identify situations where costs or margins have changed materially.</li><li>Partner with operations, purchasing, engineering, and finance to improve costing accuracy.</li><li>Support month-end close activities involving inventory, COGS, accruals, and cost-related journal entries.</li><li>Assist with physical inventories, cycle counts, reconciliations, and inventory controls.</li><li>Prepare financial and operational analysis for the CFO and executive leadership.</li><li>Help improve costing processes, reporting, controls, and management visibility.</li></ul>For immediate and confidential consideration please contact Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.
2026-09-16T17:48:39Z

Cost Accounting Manager

Pennsauken, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
South Jersey client within the construction/manufacturing industry is looking to staff a Cost Accounting Manager with a strong background in revenue accounting and can thrive in a continuous process improvement environment. 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 client invoicing, follow-up on collection efforts, and research and resolve invoicing or billing discrepancies. The successful candidate will have proven product cost experience, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent time management skills. What you get to do everyday<ul><li>Oversee cost accounting activities, including cost analysis, reporting, and evaluation of manufacturing and/or project-related expenses</li><li>Analyze production costs, project expenditures, and financial results to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement</li><li>Manage and support accounting team members, providing guidance, training, and oversight to ensure accuracy and efficiency</li><li>Develop and maintain cost accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes</li><li>Partner with operations, finance, and leadership teams to provide meaningful financial insights and support business planning</li><li>Assist with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis as needed</li><li>Ensure cost accounting practices align with applicable accounting standards and organizational policies</li><li>Support revenue accounting activities and related financial analysis when necessary</li><li>Utilize financial systems and reporting tools to improve processes and deliver accurate, timely information</li></ul>
2026-10-15T16:38:40Z

Cost Accounting Manager

Calabasas, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to lead plant-level financial oversight in Calabasas, California. This position will guide budgeting, reporting, and cost analysis activities while providing leadership across accounting operations in a retail-linked manufacturing environment. The role will partner closely with operations and senior leadership to improve financial visibility, strengthen controls, and support profitable decision-making. Responsibilities:• Direct plant finance activities, including budgeting, accounting oversight, and regular financial reporting to monitor business performance.• Lead product cost management by maintaining accurate costing methods, reviewing margin performance, and investigating manufacturing variances.• Oversee accounts payable operations to support policy compliance, timely vendor payments, and reliable financial documentation.• Manage monthly and quarterly close activities, including account reconciliations, review of cost-related entries, and preparation of financial statements.• Build and refine standard cost models for materials, labor, and overhead to support accurate valuation and planning.• Evaluate manufacturing spend and identify practical opportunities to reduce costs and improve overall profitability.• Partner with production and operations leaders on process improvement efforts that enhance efficiency and financial performance.• Prepare and deliver recurring cost reports, operational metrics, and variance commentary for senior leadership, including recommended corrective actions.• Supervise inventory accounting through cycle counts, physical counts, and reconciliation processes to ensure accurate valuation.• Develop and coach a small accounting team while promoting strong controls, accountability, and continuous improvement.
2026-10-06T16:18:47Z

Sr. Accountant

Kirkland, WA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Kirkland, Washington. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of core accounting activities within a growing medical device business while working closely with finance leadership on reporting and operational excellence. The role is well suited for someone who thrives in a manufacturing environment, brings strong NetSuite expertise, and is interested in expanding into broader leadership responsibilities over time. Responsibilities:• Lead accounting for manufacturing costs and cost of sales within NetSuite, ensuring accurate product-related financial reporting.• Oversee intercompany transactions, including sales activity and related cost allocations across domestic and international entities.• Manage accounting activities involving multiple currencies and support accurate financial treatment across global operations.• Prepare consolidated financial information for multiple entities, including international subsidiaries, with attention to accuracy and timeliness.• Contribute to the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting financial reporting requirements.• Partner with the Controller and Director of Finance to strengthen accounting processes and improve the effectiveness of financial operations in the NetSuite environment.• Support general ledger integrity through detailed account analysis, reconciliations, and resolution of discrepancies.• Assist with the continued development of the role by taking on broader responsibilities aligned with future progression into an Assistant Controller path. Benefits<ul><li>Discretionary bonus based on KPIs (5% target)</li><li>401(k) with a 100% match on the first 3% and a 50% match on the next 2%</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 90% covered for employee and dependents</li><li>15 days of PTO to start</li><li>Standard paid holidays</li><li>Free parking</li></ul>
2026-10-16T20:48:49Z

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