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- Decatur, AL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 77000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and manage plant cost accounting methods, controls, and reporting practices that support accurate product and operational costing.</p><p>• Review manufacturing expenses, production trends, and site performance to identify savings opportunities and recommend actions that improve efficiency.</p><p>• Maintain reliable cost accounting procedures and help ensure transactions, classifications, and supporting records are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Contribute to annual budget preparation, periodic reforecasts, and financial outlooks in coordination with plant leadership and operational teams.</p><p>• Work with department managers to track spending, compare results to plan, and support accountability for cost center performance.</p><p>• Prepare recurring financial reports for plant operations, including analysis of actual results versus budget and forecast expectations.</p><p>• Provide clear financial analysis to management and internal stakeholders to support decision-making and ongoing operational improvement initiatives.</p><p>• Take part in special assignments and process improvement efforts that strengthen productivity, cost control, and overall plant financial performance.</p>
- 2026-11-12T16:38:43Z
- Azusa, CA
- onsite
- 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and revise standard cost data for raw materials, direct labor, and factory overhead to keep product valuation current and accurate.<br>• Examine production and purchasing variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, scrap, price differences, and overhead impacts, and communicate key findings to stakeholders.<br>• Review product structures, manufacturing routings, and shop orders to confirm costing inputs properly reflect actual production processes.<br>• Track inventory movements and perform reconciliations between inventory records and the general ledger to maintain financial accuracy.<br>• Research stock discrepancies and work with operations and supply chain teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.<br>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities tied to inventory balances and cost of goods sold.<br>• Support cycle count programs and physical inventory events by analyzing count results, reconciling differences, and documenting outcomes.<br>• Produce scheduled and on-demand reports covering inventory valuation, manufacturing costs, and operational performance trends.<br>• Partner with purchasing, engineering, production, and supply chain teams to improve cost reliability, reporting quality, and internal control practices.<br>• Assist with audit requests by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for inventory and cost-related accounts.
- 2026-10-19T17:33:47Z
- Grand Island, NY
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 70000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>Kyle Clarke with Robert Half of Buffalo has partnered with a local client that is looking for a detail oriented Cost Accountant to support cost analysis and provide meaningful financial insight to leadership in Grand Island, New York. This role focuses on maintaining accurate product costing, evaluating profitability, and helping management make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, a solid grasp of GAAP, and the ability to work effectively with operational and finance teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing costs across multiple operating locations and translate findings into practical recommendations for management.</p><p>• Maintain and review standard cost structures to help ensure accurate inventory valuation and product costing.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports that highlight cost trends, margin performance, and opportunities for operational improvement.</p><p>• Partner with leaders across finance and operations to explain cost drivers and support better planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Perform detailed variance analysis related to labor, materials, overhead, and production activity.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities by reconciling cost-related accounts and validating financial accuracy.</p><p>• Help uphold compliance with GAAP by applying sound accounting practices to costing and inventory processes.</p><p>• Use Sage X3 and Microsoft Excel to manage data, develop analyses, and improve visibility into cost and profit performance.</p>
- 2026-10-22T18:48:47Z
- 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to maintain accurate standard costing across manufactured products.<br>• Review inventory balances and valuation methods to support reliable financial reporting and strong cost controls.<br>• Partner closely with plant and operations leaders to evaluate manufacturing performance, explain cost variances, and identify improvement opportunities.<br>• Prepare margin and profitability reporting that gives leadership clear insight into product performance and key cost drivers.<br>• Support the costing of new products and updates to existing product lines by assessing materials, processes, and expected production expenses.<br>• Monitor standard cost changes and maintain cost records within NetSuite to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.<br>• Assist with monthly close activities related to inventory and cost accounting, helping deliver timely and accurate results.<br>• Contribute to process improvements, including support for accounting system-related changes that affect costing workflows and reporting.
- 2026-10-22T17:58:44Z
- Livermore, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 92000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Livermore, California. This role focuses on maintaining accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and expense tracking while providing meaningful analysis to help guide operational and financial decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard-cost manufacturing, a sharp analytical mindset, and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee cost accounting activities for a manufacturing operation, ensuring reliable standard costs, inventory values, and production-related expense reporting.<br>• Review and update material, labor, and overhead standards to reflect current manufacturing conditions and support accurate product costing.<br>• Track raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and consigned inventory balances while investigating discrepancies and maintaining inventory accuracy.<br>• Examine purchasing trends, pricing structures, and cost changes to recommend updates that improve the accuracy of standard costing.<br>• Assess excess and obsolete stock exposure and calculate inventory reserve adjustments based on inventory usage and risk.<br>• Analyze purchase price and production variances, collaborate with operations teams on root causes, and support corrective action planning.<br>• Prepare recurring journal entries, reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger, and complete account reconciliations tied to manufacturing activity.<br>• Produce monthly reporting on inventory, cost centers, and budget performance, along with quarterly reserve analysis and audit support documentation.<br>• Participate in physical inventory processes, evaluate inventory controls, and identify opportunities to strengthen reporting accuracy and process efficiency.
- 2026-11-04T19:13:39Z
- Paramount, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 75000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to support cost planning, financial analysis, and reporting within a manufacturing environment in Paramount, California. This role focuses on evaluating production expenses, inventory activity, labor costs, and material usage to help leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of standard costing and cost analysis, along with the ability to identify trends that influence margins and operational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and maintain cost accounting records for materials, labor, overhead, and inventory across manufacturing operations.<br>• Review production and purchasing data to determine cost trends and explain significant variances affecting financial performance.<br>• Evaluate the cost impact of updates to product specifications, material inputs, and manufacturing processes.<br>• Analyze standard costs and actual results to support budgeting, forecasting, and profitability assessments.<br>• Partner with operations and finance teams to improve cost visibility and strengthen reporting accuracy.<br>• Monitor inventory-related transactions and reconcile cost data to ensure reliable valuation and reporting.<br>• Develop reports that highlight pricing, margin, and cost drivers for products and services.<br>• Support ongoing improvements to costing methods, internal controls, and related financial processes as needed.
- 2026-10-20T19:34:08Z
- Woodbury, MN
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 31.66 - 36.66 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Woodbury, Minnesota on a contract-to-permanent basis. In this role, you will help strengthen financial accuracy by supporting inventory accounting, product costing, and month-end close activities in a fast-paced production environment. You will collaborate with teams across operations, engineering, materials, and production to ensure cost data is reliable and reporting supports sound business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review inventory activity, reconcile balances, and research variances to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count reviews, then assess gains, losses, and adjustment trends.</p><p>• Support the setup and maintenance of product costing data to help keep item records and cost structures accurate.</p><p>• Maintain standard cost information within company systems and assist with updates to cost-related master data.</p><p>• Contribute to annual cost roll processes, including preparing data files and validating uploaded information.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and provide accounting support during monthly close to ensure deadlines are met.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing and inventory variances, then summarize findings in clear financial reports for stakeholders.</p><p>• Partner with operations, engineering, materials, and production teams to improve inventory accuracy and strengthen reporting processes.</p><p>• Assist with process improvements and contribute to special accounting projects as business needs evolve.</p><p><br></p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.</p>
- 2026-11-11T12:33:42Z
- Mendota Heights, MN
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 65000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Minnesota. This role supports financial accuracy across inventory, production costing, and reporting activities, helping the business understand cost drivers and maintain strong controls. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee inventory cost records by maintaining accurate item data, product structures, bills of materials, routings, and related master information used for costing and reporting.</p><p>• Analyze inventory valuation, production performance, freight expense, material pricing, and manufacturing variances to identify trends and explain cost movements.</p><p>• Establish and update standard costs while supporting monthly cost allocations and validating accounting close activities tied to inventory and production.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams on new product setup, item changes, and discontinued products to ensure master data remains consistent and reliable across the organization.</p><p>• Prepare and reconcile sales and use tax filings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis in compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs by investigating discrepancies, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions.</p><p>• Conduct regular reviews of inventory and costing data to confirm completeness, accuracy, and adherence to internal standards and procedures.</p><p>• Visit manufacturing locations periodically to gain insight into production workflows, evaluate cost drivers, and improve costing precision.</p><p>• Create and maintain process documentation for inventory controls, item setup, product costing, tax-related activities, and trading partner onboarding support.</p><p>• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers while resolving issues promptly and maintaining a high standard in all communications.</p><p><br></p><p>We offer a full suite of benefits including PTO, Medical, and Dental. </p>
- 2026-11-02T22:23:39Z
- Geneva, IL
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 50.00 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Contract Sr. Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance activities in Geneva, Illinois. This role will focus on strengthening cost accuracy, inventory valuation, and financial insight across production operations while partnering closely with operations and warehouse teams. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, variance review, and month-end accounting within a manufacturing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate product and manufacturing costs by reviewing material, labor, overhead, and other production-related expenses to support accurate financial analysis.<br>• Investigate cost variances across production, materials, labor, scrap, and absorption, and present practical recommendations to improve performance.<br>• Maintain and update standard costs for finished goods and components, including support for the annual cost roll process and related routing reviews.<br>• Prepare recurring financial reports that summarize cost trends, budget performance, and key metrics for leadership and business stakeholders.<br>• Oversee inventory accounting activities to help ensure accurate valuation, reserve calculations, and alignment with cost of goods sold.<br>• Manage inventory reserve analysis for excess, obsolete, and shrink exposure, and provide clear documentation for accounting records.<br>• Coordinate the cycle count program, monitor related performance indicators, and work with operational teams to address discrepancies.<br>• Lead budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing costs across domestic entities while providing financial oversight support for international operations.<br>• Complete balance sheet reconciliations for inventory and other cost-related accounts and contribute to an accurate and timely month-end close.<br>• Track capital spending against approved budgets and report variances and trends to finance leadership.
- 2026-11-12T15:43:46Z
- Linthicum, MD
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 85000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support the financial oversight of complex project-based manufacturing work in Linthicum, Maryland. This position plays a key role in monitoring project costs, guiding revenue recognition, and producing accurate financial insights that help improve profitability and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across finance and operations, managing deadlines, and translating project activity into clear financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the financial performance of assigned projects by overseeing budgets, projections, cost accumulation, and margin analysis from initiation through completion.</p><p>• Review labor, materials, overhead, and subcontractor expenses to ensure project costs are recorded accurately and reflected in a timely manner.</p><p>• Work closely with project managers and operational teams to confirm financial inputs, evaluate developing issues, and highlight potential cost or profit concerns early.</p><p>• Apply appropriate revenue recognition treatment based on contract terms and project progress, including percentage-of-completion or milestone-driven methods where required.</p><p>• Prepare monthly close activities for project accounts and deliver reporting on revenue, backlog, profitability, and forecasted outcomes within established deadlines.</p><p>• Build and maintain cost-to-complete models and forward-looking financial forecasts, then analyze variances against budget or prior expectations.</p><p>• Maintain organized supporting documentation and strong audit-ready records to reinforce compliance, transparency, and reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with engineering, procurement, operations, and finance leadership to align financial results with project execution and improve decision support.</p><p>• Contribute to internal control compliance, audit requests, and process improvements that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and scalability across project accounting activities.</p>
- 2026-10-20T20:58:47Z
- Livermore, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 45.00 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage standard cost structures for materials, labor, and overhead to keep product costing current and reliable.</p><p>• Review inventory balances across raw materials, work in process, and finished goods to maintain accurate valuation and reporting.</p><p>• Complete month-end cost accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and close support.</p><p>• Investigate manufacturing, purchase price, and work order variances and communicate key drivers to business partners.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations teams to assess production performance, identify cost trends, and support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Evaluate excess and obsolete inventory exposure and assist with reserve calculations and related analysis.</p><p>• Reassess labor and overhead rates on a regular basis to improve costing accuracy.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting for cost of goods sold and manufacturing-related expenses.</p><p>• Support physical inventory activities, review inventory control effectiveness, and provide documentation for audits and compliance requirements.</p><p>• 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.</p>
- 2026-10-14T15:28:46Z
- 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead key month-end accounting activities related to manufacturing operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial close support.<br>• Establish and maintain annual standard costs for locally produced items in collaboration with supply chain and operational teams.<br>• Analyze monthly inventory results, including cost of goods sold fluctuations and finished goods balances, to identify trends and explain variances.<br>• Perform regular reviews of inventory reserves and obsolescence exposure, recommending adjustments where appropriate.<br>• Reconcile inventory records against supplier reporting and investigate discrepancies to resolution.<br>• Maintain schedules for prepaid insurance, monitor renewal activity, and record related amortization entries.<br>• Prepare financial analyses and supporting schedules for corporate reporting, consolidated results, and management review.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams and international colleagues to support accounting processes and respond to ad hoc finance requests.
- 2026-11-04T17:48:44Z
- Mendota Heights, MN
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 37.00 - 47.00 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support a stone, glass, and concrete manufacturing operation in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. This Contract position will focus on evaluating production costs, maintaining accurate standard costing, and delivering financial insight that supports operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing cost accounting and can work effectively with both finance and plant teams to improve cost visibility and reporting accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead, to identify trends and explain variances.<br>• Maintain and update standard cost records to reflect current production methods, pricing, and operational inputs.<br>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc cost reports that help leadership assess product profitability and plant performance.<br>• Partner with operations and finance stakeholders to review inventory valuation, cost allocations, and margin results.<br>• Investigate differences between actual and expected costs and recommend actions to strengthen cost control.<br>• Support month-end close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing accounting entries.<br>• Assist with process improvements and, when needed, contribute to accounting-related changes affecting costing workflows.<br>• Ensure cost data is complete, reliable, and aligned with internal reporting requirements and accounting practices.
- 2026-10-21T21:24:07Z
- Denton, TX
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 55.00 - 60.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Senior Cost Accountant with a CPA </strong>to support a growing manufacturing and supply organization in Denton, Texas. This<strong> Long-term Contract position </strong>will lead the development and ongoing management of a scalable job costing structure that supports both manufactured products and material pass-through programs. The role will convert operational and transactional data into dependable cost insights, accurate inventory valuation, and clear margin reporting for leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience in project job costing within complex, high-growth environments. <strong>Must be onsite in Denton 5 days a week. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and manage a comprehensive job costing framework that supports both manufacturing activity and pass-through business lines across multiple divisions.</p><p>• Create and maintain standard costing elements, including material, labor, routing, and overhead assumptions, while performing regular reviews and annual updates.</p><p>• Establish clear costing policies, process documentation, and internal controls to ensure consistency and accuracy as transaction volume increases.</p><p>• Partner with engineering and operations teams to cost new or custom products and verify the accuracy of bills of materials and production routings.</p><p>• Oversee inventory accounting by monitoring valuation, reconciling subledger activity to the general ledger, and reviewing perpetual inventory accuracy.</p><p>• Support cycle counts and physical inventory programs, investigate discrepancies, and record appropriate adjustments with attention to root-cause analysis.</p><p>• Track excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory trends and recommend reserve levels based on business conditions and inventory risk.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing and project cost variances, including material usage, labor performance, purchasing impacts, and overhead absorption, then communicate findings to business partners.</p><p>• Prepare margin reporting by division, product line, customer, and job while distinguishing profitability from manufactured output versus pass-through activity.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations and procurement leaders to turn cost trends and variance findings into practical corrective actions, including any relevant ERP costing process improvements.</p>
- 2026-10-23T18:04:56Z
- Howell, MI
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 40.00 - 60.00 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to support a chemicals manufacturing operation through a long-term contract assignment. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can strengthen standard costing processes, deliver timely analysis, and provide clear insight into cost movement across the business. The position will work closely with purchasing, R& D, sales, and finance partners to improve the speed and accuracy of costing decisions that influence pricing, reporting, and intercompany activity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly standard cost updates and maintain accurate product costing in support of ongoing material and pricing changes.<br>• Analyze cost variances before and after cost updates, identifying root causes and summarizing key business drivers for stakeholders.<br>• Prepare and support transfer pricing calculations, ensuring intercompany partners receive timely and reliable information.<br>• Partner with purchasing, R& D, and sales teams to validate inputs that affect costing, quoting, and margin decisions.<br>• Produce clear reporting and cost analysis in Excel and related reporting tools to improve visibility into trends and exceptions.<br>• Streamline recurring costing activities to improve turnaround times, strengthen consistency, and reduce manual inefficiencies.<br>• Support costing needs tied to new product development and item setup as products move into active production.<br>• Use SAP and associated reporting tools, including Power BI where applicable, to extract data, review results, and communicate findings.<br>• Share process knowledge and contribute to work instructions so the broader team can execute costing activities more effectively.
- 2026-10-29T18:08:43Z
- 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate gross margin performance tied to inventory activity and present clear insights that help management assess profit and loss results.<br>• Maintain accurate product cost records by establishing and updating standard costs based on labor, materials, and manufacturing inputs within the ERP system.<br>• Review inventory discrepancies such as cycle count differences, scrap activity, production variances, and other adjustments, then communicate corrective actions to operational teams.<br>• Prepare customer and product costing analyses that support pricing decisions designed to balance competitiveness and profitability.<br>• 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.<br>• 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.<br>• Recommend and document inventory reserves, overhead applications, and other cost-related adjustments to improve the accuracy of financial statements.<br>• Partner with quality, research, and operations teams to review bills of materials, production setups, and inventory item structures and suggest improvements where needed.<br>• Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counts, year-end physical inventory, forecasting inventory turns, and evaluating manufacturing-related capital spending requests.<br>• 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
- Coppell, TX
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- - USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to support financial accuracy and operational insight for a manufacturing environment in Coppell, Texas. This position plays a key role in period-end reporting, product cost analysis, inventory oversight, and control improvement while partnering closely with plant leadership and operations teams. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of manufacturing accounting practices and can translate detailed financial data into practical business recommendations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing account reconciliations, recording accruals, and supporting the accuracy of financial results.</p><p>• Produce financial reports and evaluate performance trends to help management understand operating results and key cost drivers.</p><p>• Manage product costing and inventory accounting activities, including standard cost maintenance, manufacturing cost tracking, valuation review, and analysis of usage and production variances.</p><p>• Monitor inventory accuracy through reconciliations and cycle count oversight, partnering with site teams to address discrepancies and strengthen reporting reliability.</p><p>• Evaluate accounting processes and internal controls, identify gaps or risks, and implement practical improvements to support policy adherence and regulatory compliance.</p><p>• Review capital spending requests and provide financial analysis that supports sound investment decisions across the manufacturing site.</p><p>• Coordinate audit requests by organizing supporting schedules, supplying documentation, and responding to questions from external auditors in a timely manner.</p><p>• Work closely with operations leaders and maintain a regular presence on the production floor to build familiarity with plant activity and improve financial understanding of site performance.</p><p><br></p><p>If interested, please email your resume to Derek Kemp at [email protected]</p>
- 2026-10-29T01:28:45Z
- Portland, OR
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 57.00 - 66.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead cost accounting activities with a strong focus on inventory valuation, cost analysis, and financial accuracy across inventory-related transactions.</p><p>• Review and resolve accounting issues involving stock and non-stock items, including improving the treatment and cleanup of non-stock records.</p><p>• Evaluate current inventory costing practices and provide support in environments using different costing approaches such as average cost and replacement-based methods.</p><p>• Establish and document practical accounting procedures and internal controls to create a more consistent and reliable inventory accounting framework.</p><p>• Partner with finance and operational teams to improve visibility into inventory activity and ensure accounting records align with business operations.</p><p>• Analyze inventory-related financial data to identify discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and support stronger reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare for and support year-end inventory counts, including reconciliation efforts and follow-up on variances.</p><p>• Create clear process documentation to support sustainable accounting practices and ongoing compliance.</p>
- 2026-11-09T17:44:04Z
- Houston, TX
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- - USD / Yearly
- <p> 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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop, maintain, and refine standard cost models for manufactured products to improve the accuracy of financial reporting and operational analysis.</p><p>• Review material, labor, and overhead costs to identify variances, explain performance trends, and highlight opportunities for cost control.</p><p>• Partner with production, supply chain, and finance teams to evaluate manufacturing performance and strengthen cost visibility across the operation.</p><p>• Prepare recurring cost reports, inventory analyses, and margin reviews to support budgeting, forecasting, and management decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor inventory transactions and reconciliations to help ensure valuation accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.</p><p>• Analyze production results against established standards and provide clear recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to costing, inventory, and manufacturing financial results.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvements involving costing methods, reporting workflows, and financial controls within the manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-13T23:58:44Z
- Houston, TX
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><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><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, send your resume to [email protected]. </p>
- 2026-11-12T17:33:45Z
- Imperial, PA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>Part-time - 20 hours a week </p><p>100% onsite. </p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a PART-TIME Inventory / Cost Accountant to join our team on a contract basis. This part-time opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who can support inventory and cost analysis in a manufacturing environment, with an expected schedule of approximately 20 hours per week during daytime business hours. The role offers flexibility in weekly scheduling while also requiring availability for key month-end activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Reconciliations & General ledger - Review inventory-related financial data to maintain accurate cost records and support reliable reporting.</p><p>• Analyze standard costs, material usage, and production variances to identify trends and explain cost movement.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close activities tied to inventory and cost accounting, including support on critical reporting days.</p><p>• Partner with accounting and operational teams to improve visibility into manufacturing costs and inventory performance.</p><p>• Reconcile inventory balances and investigate discrepancies to help ensure financial accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare clear summaries and reports that highlight cost trends, inventory issues, and areas for follow-up.</p>
- 2026-11-11T21:43:42Z
- Highland Park, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 60000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a real estate development organization in Illinois. This permanent, on-site role supports day-to-day accounting activity across development, construction, and condominium association entities, with a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and timely reporting. The position works closely with the Controller and is well suited for someone who understands job costing, can manage multiple sets of books, and thrives in a deadline-driven environment. This is a full-time, in-office position responsible for managing transactional accounting functions for development, construction, and condominium association entities. The ideal candidate has experience in construction or real estate accounting, understands job cost tracking, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.</p><p>This role reports directly to the Controller.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Accounts Payable & Vendor Management</p><p>• Process and code vendor invoices accurately by job and cost category</p><p>• Maintain subcontractor compliance files (COIs, W-9s, lien waivers)</p><p>• Prepare and track vendor payments</p><p>• Assist with construction draw backup documentation</p><p>Job Cost Accounting</p><p>• Maintain accurate job cost records</p><p>• Reconcile job cost reports to general ledger</p><p>• Assist with budget tracking and variance support</p><p>Bank & Account Reconciliations</p><p>• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple entities</p><p>• Maintain intercompany transaction tracking</p><p>Accounts Receivable</p><p>• Process deposits and track receivables</p><p>• Support buyer payments, capital contributions, and HOA collections</p><p>General Accounting</p><p>• Record journal entries as needed</p><p>• Assist with month-end close</p><p>• Support Controller with lender reporting and financial package preparation</p><p>• Coordinate documentation for CPA and tax preparation</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>• 5+ years bookkeeping experience (construction or real estate strongly preferred)</p><p>• Strong understanding of job cost accounting</p><p>• Proficiency in QuickBooks </p><p>• Highly organized and detail-oriented</p><p>• Strong follow-through and accountability</p><p>• Comfortable working in an in-office environment</p><p>• Ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously</p><p>Preferred:</p><p>• Experience with development or general contractor accounting</p><p>• Familiarity with construction draw processes</p><p>• HOA accounting experience</p><p><br></p><p>Compensation & Benefits</p><p>• $60,000 - $80,000 depending on experience</p><p>• Health Insurance</p><p>• Full-time, in-office position (Highland Park) </p><p>• Opportunity for long-term growth within a stable development firm</p><p>• Direct exposure to active real estate projects from acquisition through completion</p><p><br></p><p>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. tax support.</p>
- 2026-11-10T20:14:07Z
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support project-based and manufacturing accounting activities in San Luis Obispo, California. This role will oversee cost tracking, contract-related financial setup, inventory costing, and month-end accounting processes while helping maintain accurate financial records across multiple workstreams. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound accounting judgment, and experience working with ERP systems in environments that require precision and accountability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Configure and maintain project and contract records in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, ensuring billing and accounting settings align with approved agreement terms.<br>• Organize project structures such as work breakdown elements, subprojects, labor groupings, and financial dimensions to enable reliable cost reporting across contracts and task-level activity.<br>• Update contract funding, total values, performance periods, and approved changes so that project data remains current and properly supported by documentation.<br>• Track project spending, commitments, and budget performance, research unusual variances, and raise potential funding or cost concerns to key stakeholders.<br>• Prepare project financial schedules and review supporting data for period-end close and revenue recognition activities in partnership with the broader accounting team.<br>• Direct the monthly inventory close process, resolve costing exceptions in the ERP system, and help ensure actual costs are recorded accurately before financial close.<br>• Review multi-level bills of materials, production orders, routing inputs, and overhead application to confirm product costing is complete and reliable.<br>• Analyze manufacturing cost variances, including material, labor, overhead, and scrap drivers, and explain findings through clear root-cause assessment.<br>• Reconcile inventory and work-in-process balances between subledger activity and the general ledger after each costing cycle.<br>• Provide cross-functional accounting support, assist with audits, and contribute to special projects and coverage needs within the finance team.
- 2026-11-04T17:04:29Z
- Emeryville, CA
- remote
- Temporary / Contract
- 38.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant for a contract opportunity with our client. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong general ledger experience, proficiency in Sage Intacct, and exposure to light cost accounting responsibilities. The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, assist with month-end close, and help maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities</li><li>Maintain general ledger accuracy and support financial reporting processes</li><li>Process and review accruals, prepaids, and other balance sheet account activity</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed</li><li>Support variance analysis and reporting for operating results</li><li>Perform light cost accounting duties, including tracking inventory, job costs, or product-related expenses</li><li>Help analyze cost data and assist with maintaining cost accounting records</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures</li><li>Support audit requests and provide documentation as needed</li><li>Utilize Sage Intacct to manage accounting transactions and reporting</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-29T22:34:07Z
- Pennsauken, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 130000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>What you get to do everyday</p><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