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3 results for Cost Accountant in Rochester, MN

Cost Accountant

Albert Lea, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff/ Cost Accountant to join our organization in the Albert Lea area. This position plays an important role in tracking production costs, supporting accurate financial reporting, and helping business leaders understand operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in cost accounting, inventory analysis, and month-end close within a manufacturing environment. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a great team, grow in your career. Salary up to $95K plus amazing benefits! If you are interested, please reach out to Steve Cashman on LinkedIn or call Steve at 612.446.5690. Responsibilities:• Evaluate product cost structures by maintaining standard costs, reviewing inventory valuation, and investigating manufacturing variances.• Prepare accounting entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts to support timely and accurate month-end and year-end financial close activities.• Oversee inventory-related financial activity, assist with cycle counts and physical inventory events, and help strengthen inventory accuracy.• Work closely with operations, production, and supply chain partners to assess plant performance and uncover opportunities to reduce cost and improve margins.• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes through detailed cost reporting, variance analysis, and financial planning support.• Provide documentation and analysis for internal and external audits while helping maintain compliance with accounting policies and control requirements.• Perform ad hoc accounting tasks and financial analysis as needed to support business and departmental priorities.Staff
2026-09-11T13:03:52Z

Sr. Cost Accountant

Decorah, IA
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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

Sr. Accountant

Lonsdale, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
60000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a growing team in Minnesota. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist with a solid foundation in corporate accounting, as well as candidates transitioning from public accounting who are eager to move into an industry role. The ideal candidate will contribute to core financial operations, support accurate reporting, and help maintain the integrity of the general ledger while working across a range of accounting activities. Responsibilities: • Lead key activities tied to the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. • Prepare and post journal entries, maintaining complete and reliable accounting records. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to support financial accuracy. • Perform bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. • Assist with project-related accounting tasks, including tracking costs and supporting financial oversight for ongoing work. • Review financial data for completeness and accuracy, helping strengthen day-to-day accounting operations. • Support the preparation of internal reports and schedules used by leadership for business decisions. • Contribute to process improvements within the accounting function and assist with system-based workflows as needed.
2026-09-17T15:14:17Z