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Cost Accountant

Galena Park, TX
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Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in Texas. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can translate production and inventory data into meaningful financial insight that supports sound business decisions. The role calls for strong analytical ability, clear communication, and hands-on experience with cost accounting processes in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities: • Analyze product and production costs to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities to improve financial performance. • Maintain standard costing data and review cost assumptions to ensure accurate valuation of materials, labor, and overhead. • Reconcile inventory activity with the general ledger and investigate variances affecting financial results. • Prepare recurring cost, inventory, and variance reports for leadership to support planning and operational decisions. • Monitor inventory balances and valuation methods to help maintain accurate financial records across manufacturing operations. • Partner with production and operations teams to review cost drivers, inventory movement, and reporting accuracy. • Support month-end close activities related to costing, inventory accounting, and account reconciliations. • Use SAP Business One to manage accounting data, reporting, and cost-related analysis within the manufacturing environment.
2026-10-15T15:28:45Z

Cost Accountant

Azusa, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing team in Azusa, California. This position plays an important role in strengthening financial accuracy by evaluating production costs, inventory activity, and operational results. The individual in this role will collaborate with finance and plant partners to deliver reliable reporting, support close activities, and help leadership make informed business decisions. Responsibilities: • Manage and revise standard cost data for raw materials, direct labor, and factory overhead to keep product valuation current and accurate. • Examine production and purchasing variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, scrap, price differences, and overhead impacts, and communicate key findings to stakeholders. • Review product structures, manufacturing routings, and shop orders to confirm costing inputs properly reflect actual production processes. • Track inventory movements and perform reconciliations between inventory records and the general ledger to maintain financial accuracy. • Research stock discrepancies and work with operations and supply chain teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. • Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities tied to inventory balances and cost of goods sold. • Support cycle count programs and physical inventory events by analyzing count results, reconciling differences, and documenting outcomes. • Produce scheduled and on-demand reports covering inventory valuation, manufacturing costs, and operational performance trends. • Partner with purchasing, engineering, production, and supply chain teams to improve cost reliability, reporting quality, and internal control practices. • Assist with audit requests by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for inventory and cost-related accounts.
2026-10-19T17:33:47Z

Cost Accountant

Chestertown, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial planning and operational performance in Chestertown, Maryland. This role will focus on analyzing manufacturing and inventory costs, delivering accurate reporting, and providing insights that help leadership improve profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Examine cost structures across materials, labor, and overhead to uncover opportunities for improved efficiency and reduced spend. • Track production results against established standards, investigate variances, and communicate findings with practical recommendations. • Partner with operations, procurement, and other business teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning activities. • Prepare recurring cost accounting reports and management summaries that clearly reflect financial performance and key trends. • Maintain oversight of inventory costing, including valuation reviews and reconciliation of inventory-related balances. • Support decision-making by assessing how cost fluctuations influence margins, pricing, and overall business results. • Strengthen cost accounting processes by identifying workflow improvements that increase accuracy, consistency, and timeliness. • Ensure financial practices align with applicable accounting requirements and provide support during internal and external audit reviews. • Contribute to the financial evaluation of new products or services by developing cost estimates and related analysis.
2026-10-07T13:58:40Z

Cost Accountant

Sparks, NV
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Permanent / Full Time
85000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
Ricky Pasquet with Robert Half Finance & Accounting Permanent Placement is recruiting for an experienced Cost Accountant. In this role, you will support product costing, inventory accuracy, and financial reporting while partnering with operations and planning teams to improve cost visibility and business performance. The position is well suited for someone who combines strong analytical ability with hands-on manufacturing accounting experience and a focus on accuracy, controls, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities:• Maintain product cost structures within the ERP system by reviewing master data, validating costing logic, and keeping standards current.• Analyze manufacturing, inventory, purchasing, and absorption variances, identify root causes, and share actionable findings with business partners.• Evaluate raw material cost performance by comparing standard and actual results and highlighting trends that affect production costs.• Support monthly close activities tied to manufacturing operations, including production settlements, inventory-related entries, and reconciliation tasks.• Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations to confirm that production and inventory transactions are recorded correctly.• Assist with manufacturing and supply chain reporting by compiling financial data, interpreting results, and communicating meaningful insights.• Review supplier invoices related to raw materials, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate follow-up to resolve issues promptly.• Contribute to internal control, audit, and policy support activities by providing documentation, answering inquiries, and helping strengthen accounting procedures.• Partner with cross-functional teams on process improvement efforts involving supply chain, warehouse, maintenance, and manufacturing transactions connected to the general ledger.
2026-09-21T17:05:32Z

Cost Accountant

Lexington, KY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684 We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial planning and cost control activities in Central, Kentucky. This role focuses on analyzing production and operating costs, improving reporting accuracy, and helping leaders make informed budgeting and investment decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with accounting systems, capital expenditure tracking, and cross-functional financial analysis. Responsibilities:• Analyze direct and indirect costs to identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve financial performance• Prepare and maintain cost reports, forecasts, and budget-related analyses to support operational and leadership decisions• Monitor capital expenditure activity and ensure project spending is recorded accurately and aligned with approved budgets• Partner with operations, finance, and accounting teams to strengthen cost controls and improve the reliability of financial data• Support accounts payable and other core accounting activities by reviewing coding, allocations, and transaction accuracy• Use ERP and accounting software platforms to manage financial records, generate reporting, and streamline routine processes• Assist with month-end and year-end close tasks related to inventory, accruals, and cost accounting entries• Evaluate cost structures and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and reporting consistency
2026-10-07T15:48:48Z

Cost Accountant

Ocean Springs, MS
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations by delivering accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial insight that strengthens profitability. This role partners closely with production and leadership teams in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to evaluate cost drivers, explain performance trends, and identify practical ways to improve material usage, labor efficiency, and overall plant performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, hands-on manufacturing accounting experience, and a disciplined approach to maintaining reliable cost data. Responsibilities: • Build, update, and manage standard costs for manufactured items while ensuring core cost inputs such as bills of materials, routing details, labor assumptions, machine rates, and overhead allocations remain current and accurate. • Develop cost models for materials, labor, and production activity to support product launches, pricing discussions, quotation requests, and management decision-making. • Examine actual material consumption against expected usage, identify unfavorable trends in scrap or yield, and quantify the financial effect of waste, rejects, startup loss, and other production variances. • Review direct labor performance by comparing actual hours and spending to established standards, highlighting efficiency gaps, overtime impact, and staffing patterns that influence cost performance. • Assess machine and production efficiency by analyzing cycle times, downtime, setup activity, utilization levels, and capacity constraints to determine their effect on unit cost and output. • Prepare and interpret manufacturing variance reports across materials, labor, overhead, inventory adjustments, volume, and operational efficiency, then communicate findings and recommended actions to management. • Maintain accurate inventory valuation for raw materials, work in process, finished goods, and packaging, including reconciliation between inventory records and the general ledger. • Participate in physical counts and cycle count activities, investigate discrepancies, and recommend stronger controls for material issuance, production reporting, scrap tracking, and finished goods receipt processes. • Monitor slow-moving, excess, obsolete, or impaired inventory and provide analysis to support reserve recommendations and inventory management decisions.
2026-09-22T16:44:09Z

Cost Accountant

Bedford, NH
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
83000.00 - 92000.00 USD / Yearly
For consideration, please reach out to Jennifer Lavoie as soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply. Connect with me on LinkedIn at Jennifer Lavoie! If you currently work with a recruiter from Robert Half Finance & Accounting recruiter, please contact them directly. Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial accuracy and cost visibility within a manufacturing environment for a client in the Bedford, New Hampshire area. This Cost Accountant role focuses on analyzing production costs, maintaining standard costing practices, and delivering insights that help leadership improve efficiency and profitability. The ideal Cost Accountant candidate brings strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing cost structures, and the ability to work cross-functionally with operations and finance teams. This Cost Accountant should have 1+ years working with Cost Accounting and/or Inventory. Responsibilities:• Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs to provide accurate reporting on product and production expenses.• Maintain and update standard cost data to reflect current manufacturing assumptions, pricing, and operational inputs.• Review variances between actual and standard costs, identify key drivers, and communicate findings to management.• Partner with plant and finance teams to support inventory valuation, month-end close activities, and cost-related reconciliations.• Prepare cost analysis reports that help guide budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making.• Monitor manufacturing performance trends and recommend opportunities to strengthen cost control and process efficiency.• Support audits and internal reviews by preparing documentation related to inventory, costing methods, and financial records.
2026-10-15T21:38:42Z

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

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

Plainfield, IN
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Plainfield, Indiana. This position will play a key role in strengthening cost visibility, supporting operational decision-making, and improving financial accuracy across production activities. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing accounting and can translate detailed cost data into meaningful business insight. Responsibilities: • Analyze production costs and maintain accurate product costing to support pricing, profitability, and financial reporting decisions. • Monitor job-level and standard costs, identifying variances and explaining the operational drivers behind cost fluctuations. • Review and maintain bills of material to help ensure cost data reflects current manufacturing processes and component usage. • Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to evaluate inventory activity and improve the accuracy of cost-related records. • Lead or support cycle count reviews and inventory reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a timely and controlled manner. • Prepare regular cost analysis reports that highlight trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for margin improvement. • Assist with month-end close activities related to inventory, cost allocations, and manufacturing accounting entries. • Utilize ERP tools such as NetSuite or Epicor to manage cost data, reporting, and system-based financial analysis.
2026-09-23T18:23:47Z

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

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

Snr Cost Accountant

Albuquerque, NM
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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

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. Accountant

Kirkland, WA
onsite
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

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

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

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team and help strengthen the accuracy and integrity of manufacturing-related financial reporting. This role is responsible for supporting inventory and cost accounting activities, guiding close processes tied to cost of sales and revenue recognition, and delivering analysis that improves margin visibility and operational decision-making. The position also offers the opportunity to provide direction to entry-level team members and contribute to audit readiness, compliance, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced production environment. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities related to inventory valuation, cost of sales, and revenue reporting, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations. • Review manufacturing cost data and margin performance to identify trends, explain variances, and support more accurate financial results. • Maintain and improve cost accounting procedures, standard costing practices, and related internal controls across the business. • Lead or support physical inventory reviews and audit activities to confirm accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen compliance. • Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to cost accounting and estimating staff, helping develop technical knowledge and consistency in work quality. • Partner with operations, finance, and other stakeholders to translate detailed cost information into clear business insights and recommendations. • Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and analysis tied to inventory, costing, and compliance requirements. • Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve reporting efficiency, financial accuracy, and overall accountability within the manufacturing environment.
2026-09-22T16:08:44Z

Cost Accountant

Middleville, MI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations at our facility in Middleville, Michigan. This role will take ownership of product costing activities, provide insight into manufacturing performance, and work closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory-related accounting, and variance analysis within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Act as the primary resource for cost accounting matters at the plant, advising cross-functional teams on costing practices and financial impact. • Collaborate with supply chain and engineering partners to establish, evaluate, and maintain direct material standards used for planning, budgeting, and forecasting. • Work with manufacturing engineering to keep labor standards current, reflect process updates in system routings, and align costing data with shop-floor operations. • Review overhead application methods across products and production groups, track key cost drivers, and recommend opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency. • Assess supplier pricing against historical benchmarks, build complete cost summaries, maintain item cost records, and finalize system updates. • Compare actual production results to expected cost models, investigate differences, and support costing decisions tied to engineering change activity. • Contribute to month-end close, recurring financial reporting, and special analysis requests by identifying data sources and preparing meaningful output for stakeholders. • Lead or assist with standard cost revisions and periodic cost roll activities to ensure bills of material, routing structures, labor assumptions, and overhead rates remain current. • Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, explain root causes to finance and operations leaders, and help drive corrective action and continuous improvement. • Strengthen costing processes, reporting routines, and internal controls by documenting procedures and training business partners when needed.
2026-10-06T13:08:45Z

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

Orange, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing and retail business in Orange, California. This position will focus on product costing, inventory valuation, and financial analysis that helps leadership understand margin performance and production efficiency. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering with operations, bringing structure to cost data, and contributing to informed business decisions in a hands-on environment. Responsibilities: • Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to maintain accurate standard costing across manufactured products. • Review inventory balances and valuation methods to support reliable financial reporting and strong cost controls. • Partner closely with plant and operations leaders to evaluate manufacturing performance, explain cost variances, and identify improvement opportunities. • Prepare margin and profitability reporting that gives leadership clear insight into product performance and key cost drivers. • Support the costing of new products and updates to existing product lines by assessing materials, processes, and expected production expenses. • Monitor standard cost changes and maintain cost records within NetSuite to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy. • Assist with monthly close activities related to inventory and cost accounting, helping deliver timely and accurate results. • Contribute to process improvements, including support for accounting system-related changes that affect costing workflows and reporting.
2026-10-14T17:18:47Z

Cost Accountant

East Helena, MT
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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

Senior Accountant

Brighton, CO
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Brighton, Colorado. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting close activities, and delivering meaningful analysis that helps guide business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across multiple areas of finance in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day general ledger activity, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, and other accounting adjustments. • Lead account reconciliation efforts by analyzing balance sheet and bank activity, identifying variances, and resolving discrepancies promptly. • Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles by coordinating schedules, validating financial data, and helping ensure timely completion. • Produce financial statements and related supporting reports, then review results to highlight trends, issues, and operational impacts. • Monitor expenses, inventory balances, and budget performance while helping develop departmental or product-line budgets using historical results and business assumptions. • Contribute to cash flow reporting and forecasting by compiling financial information and assisting with forward-looking analyses. • Provide backup and support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset accounting functions when needed. • Maintain fixed asset records, calculate depreciation, and assist with inventory accounting, reconciliations, and cost-related analysis in an inventory-focused environment. • Prepare audit-ready schedules and documentation for external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and other third parties, and assist with special financial projects for management.
2026-09-22T17:13:49Z

Cost Accountant

Ogden, UT
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Ogden, Utah. This position supports accurate financial reporting by evaluating production costs, monitoring inventory-related activity, and strengthening general ledger accuracy throughout the close process. The ideal candidate brings hands-on manufacturing accounting experience, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, fully on-site environment. Responsibilities:• Evaluate production spending, inventory movements, and cost fluctuations to help ensure reliable financial results.• Oversee product cost records, including standard costing data, and review updates for accuracy and consistency.• Prepare and support inventory reconciliations while maintaining dependable cost information across reports and accounting records.• Provide cost-based insights that contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning activities.• Collaborate with plant leadership and finance partners to identify performance patterns and support expense management efforts.• Assist with month-end accounting activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and compiling reporting schedules.• Uphold internal control standards and follow established accounting procedures to support compliance and reporting integrity.
2026-10-06T23:23:46Z

Sr. Accountant

Belle Glade, FL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
Key Responsibilities  Maintain and reconcile inventory balances, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods  Perform monthly inventory and cost-related account reconciliations; research and resolve variances  Analyze inventory movements, usage, and adjustments to ensure accurate costing  Support standard cost updates, inventory roll-forwards, and periodic physical inventory counts  Prepare journal entries related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and production activity  Assist with month-end and year-end close activities  Support audits by providing documentation and analysis related to inventory and cost accounts  Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to address inventory discrepancies and process improvements Qualifications & Experience  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required  2–5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on cost or inventory accounting preferred  Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment strongly preferred  Experience with Great Plains (GP) and/or SAP highly desirable Technical Skills  Intermediate Excel skills required (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis)  Strong account reconciliation and variance analysis skills  ERP system experience required; GP or SAP preferred Competencies  Strong attention to detail and accuracy  Analytical and problem-solving skills  Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment  Clear communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
2026-10-01T16:08:44Z

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