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3388 results for Senior Cost Accountant in Secondary

Senior Cost Accountant
  • Rockwood, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is recruiting for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to support financial operations for a manufacturing environment for our client in Rockwood, Tennessee. This role focuses on delivering accurate product costing, analyzing performance drivers, and strengthening reporting processes that guide business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in standard costing, month-end activities, and cross-entity accounting within a fast-paced setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and maintain standard cost models to ensure product and production costs are recorded accurately.</p><p>• Review manufacturing performance and investigate cost variances, translating findings into clear financial insights for leadership.</p><p>• Manage month-end close tasks related to inventory, cost accounting, and related journal entries with a high degree of accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with operations and finance teams to evaluate cost trends, monitor spending, and support profitability improvements.</p><p>• Oversee intercompany accounting activity, including transaction review, reconciliation, and elimination entries where required.</p><p>• Produce recurring and ad hoc financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making.</p><p>• Use QAD and Excel-based reporting tools to extract, validate, and analyze financial and cost data.</p><p>• Help strengthen accounting controls, reporting consistency, and data accuracy across cost-related processes.</p><p><br></p><p>The position will require a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a CPA is preferred and 3+ years of experience. The position is 100% onsite and will require someone to live in the local Knoxville or surrounding areas.For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview</p>
  • 2026-11-05T12:53:45Z
Senior Cost Accountant
  • Malvern, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 115000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our client's manufacturing team in the Malvern, Pennsylvania area. In this role, you will serve as a critical financial partner to plant and operations leadership, overseeing cost and inventory accounting processes and driving operational and financial decision-making. This position requires a deep understanding of cost analysis, standard costing, and manufacturing performance to ensure accurate financial reporting and informed business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage key manufacturing cost accounting activities, including monthly closing procedures, transaction reviews, and reconciliations for inventory and cost accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and validate balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and ensuring compliance with controls.</p><p>• Review plant-level financial results to ensure accurate reporting and consistency across locations.</p><p>• Oversee standard costing processes, including updates to standards, governance, and collaboration with operations and supply chain teams to reflect changes in production conditions.</p><p>• Maintain and verify cost-related master data, such as bills of materials (BOMs), material standards, and transfer pricing.</p><p>• Analyze and interpret cost and operational variances, providing actionable recommendations to plant and finance leadership.</p><p>• Develop comprehensive reports on product costs, manufacturing variances, inventory levels, and gross profit performance.</p><p>• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by building analytical models and conducting cost comparisons for manufacturing performance.</p><p>• Coordinate physical inventory counts, including planning, execution, reconciliation, and initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy.</p><p>• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance production reporting and costing processes while collaborating across departments for aligned decision-making.</p>
  • 2026-10-09T07:44:02Z
Senior Cost Accountant
  • 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
Senior Cost Accountant
  • Reading, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled <strong>Senior Cost Accountant</strong> to support manufacturing cost analysis and financial reporting for a multi-site operation in Reading, Pennsylvania. This position works closely with plant leadership, operations partners, and corporate finance to strengthen costing accuracy, inventory controls, and performance insights. The role is well suited for someone who can translate complex manufacturing data into clear analysis while promoting consistent accounting practices across locations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• <strong>Direct costing activities</strong> for labor, materials, and overhead across several manufacturing sites, maintaining reliable standards and accurate cost structures.</p><p>• Evaluate production variances by facility, investigate underlying drivers, and communicate meaningful findings to finance and operations stakeholders.</p><p>• Work alongside site teams to review inventory balances, cycle count outcomes, and reserve assumptions related to scrap and obsolete materials.</p><p>• Combine and interpret cost information from multiple locations to support company-wide reporting, planning, and leadership decision-making.</p><p>• Contribute to enterprise cost accounting initiatives such as policy refinement, control improvements, and implementation-related projects.</p><p>• Identify savings opportunities and operational efficiencies through detailed analysis, benchmarking, and ongoing review of plant performance data.</p><p>• Prepare supporting schedules, documentation, and analysis needed for internal reviews and external audit requests.</p><p>• Visit manufacturing locations when needed to assist with costing priorities, align practices, and improve process consistency.</p><p>• Provide additional financial analysis and special project support as business needs evolve.</p>
  • 2026-10-13T20:38:48Z
Senior Cost Accountant
  • 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
Senior Cost Accountant
  • 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
Sr. Cost Accountant
  • 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
Sr. Cost Accountant
  • 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
Senior Cost Accountant Manufacturing Client
  • 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>
  • 2026-10-09T20:53:47Z
Cost Accountant
  • Stockton, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Steven Lahey with Robert Half is looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to join an organization in Stockton, California. This position focuses on delivering meaningful cost insights, maintaining reliable inventory valuation, and supporting sound financial decisions across manufacturing operations. The role partners closely with finance, production, and supply chain teams to strengthen reporting accuracy, improve margin visibility, and identify opportunities for cost efficiency. For immediate consideration please reach out to (916) 649-0832.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze product and manufacturing costs, interpret spending patterns, and highlight variances that affect operational performance and profitability.</p><p>• Maintain accurate inventory costing by reviewing valuation methods, monitoring stock activity, and partnering with operations teams to support effective inventory control.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning by providing cost trends, financial modeling support, and impact analysis for key business decisions.</p><p>• Prepare cost-related journal entries and reconciliations during the monthly close process, including inventory balances, cost of goods sold, and variance reporting.</p><p>• Recommend and support initiatives that reduce waste, improve cost discipline, and enhance overall financial performance within manufacturing processes.</p><p>• Work with cross-functional stakeholders on projects that strengthen internal controls, improve data reliability, and streamline cost accounting workflows.</p><p>• Provide documentation, analysis, and schedules needed for internal and external audit activities while ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Translate cost data into clear management insights that help leaders evaluate pricing, margins, and operational efficiency.</p>
  • 2026-10-09T22:28:49Z
Cost Accountant
  • Stuart, FL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Stuart, Florida. In this role, you will oversee product costing, inventory analysis, and variance reporting while partnering with operations and finance to support planning and decision-making. The position plays an important part in maintaining accurate cost data, improving reporting visibility, and contributing to forecasting and close activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Establish and refine standard product costs to support accurate financial reporting and operational decision-making.<br>• Maintain costing records by updating cost data regularly and validating bills of material for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Calculate costs for machine shipments and projected cost of goods sold to support monthly forecasting activities.<br>• Review and post key monthly cost accounting entries, including purchase price variance, scrap-related expense, and inventory adjustments.<br>• Examine manufacturing variances, identify unusual trends, and help correct reporting issues when discrepancies are found.<br>• Assess warranty-related expenses and prepare the monthly reserve calculation based on current product and claim information.<br>• Partner with operations leaders to create and enhance management reports used for product line performance and cost analysis.<br>• Analyze inventory activity by reviewing cycle count outcomes, comparing book balances to perpetual records, and investigating differences.<br>• Support month-end close, budgeting, annual planning, labor rate development, year-end reporting, and other cost-focused projects as needed.
  • 2026-10-07T14:13:45Z
Cost Accountant
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking a cost accountant for a contract opportunity in the Bridgewater, NJ area. This role is fully onsite and is ideal for candidates who are able to begin working immediately. The client is seeking candidates with experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing or construction environment. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze operating costs, materials, inventory, and other business expenses to evaluate profitability and support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Monitor and analyze overhead expenditures and cost trends.</li><li>Prepare and maintain monthly budgets in collaboration with operational and department leadership.</li><li>Assist with capital expenditure tracking, reporting, and fixed asset management.</li><li>Support internal and external audits and assist with general ledger activities.</li><li>Manage cost allocations across departments, projects, or business units.</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances.</li><li>Support inventory accounting processes, including physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.</li></ul>
  • 2026-11-02T21:04:37Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Hartford, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, job cost accounting, financial reconciliations, budgeting, and purchasing activities for a growing manufacturing organization specializing in government contracts. This individual will take ownership of the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective cost tracking, and compliance with established accounting practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all aspects of job cost accounting, including tracking, analyzing, and reconciling project costs associated with government contracts.</li><li>Manage the general ledger and maintain responsibility for account reconciliations and the accuracy of financial records.</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries, including material transfers, project cost allocations, and other general accounting transactions.</li><li>Manage all bank transactions, bank reconciliations, and cash-related accounting activities.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, including invoice processing, expense coding, and vendor transactions.</li><li>Manage purchasing activities, including entering purchase transactions into QuickBooks and ensuring proper cost allocation.</li><li>Oversee limited accounts receivable activity, including customer invoicing and contract-related billing.</li><li>Develop, prepare, and maintain budgets for all departments.</li><li>Perform budget-to-actual analysis and monitor project expenditures to ensure accurate cost tracking and financial visibility.</li><li>Prepare and analyze complex Excel spreadsheets to support job costing, financial reporting, and management analysis.</li><li>Maintain accurate accounting for materials and project expenses, with purchases directly expensed under current accounting practices.</li><li>Support accounting and financial reporting requirements related to government contracts.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.</li><li>Provide recommendations to management regarding accounting procedures, financial reporting, and operational improvements.</li><li>Assist with the evaluation and implementation of a new accounting system.</li><li>Support the development of an inventory management system as the organization transitions into production.</li><li>Partner with management and cross-functional departments to support financial planning, project management, and organizational growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.</li><li>5+ years of progressive accounting experience.</li><li>Strong experience with job costing, project accounting, cost accounting, or general ledger accounting.</li><li>Solid understanding of journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close procedures.</li><li>Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and budgeting.</li><li>Proficiency with QuickBooks and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and work with detailed spreadsheets.</li><li>Experience with government contracts, contract accounting, or project-based accounting preferred.</li></ul><p>Please send resumes to Chelsea Halon - chelsea.halon@roberthalf com</p>
  • 2026-11-05T20:14:02Z
Senior Accountant
  • Memphis, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support accounting operations for a manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can manage inventory and cost-related accounting activities while maintaining accuracy across the general ledger. The position will play a key role in monthly close, reconciliations, and financial reporting, with a strong focus on operational partnership and process consistency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly close activities by preparing and reviewing entries, analyzing account activity, and ensuring timely completion of reporting deadlines.<br>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through detailed account analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and prompt resolution of discrepancies.<br>• Oversee inventory and cost accounting processes, including valuation reviews, cost tracking, and analysis of manufacturing-related financial data.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries related to accruals, inventory movements, reserves, and other core accounting transactions.<br>• Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigate variances, and coordinate corrections to support accurate financial records.<br>• Partner with operations and finance teams to evaluate production costs, monitor inventory balances, and improve reporting transparency.<br>• Support audit and compliance requirements by organizing documentation, explaining account activity, and reinforcing internal controls.<br>• Assist with accounting process improvements and support operational changes that affect financial workflows and reporting.<br>• Contribute to the preparation of periodic financial reports by providing accurate schedules, analysis, and supporting documentation.
  • 2026-10-26T20:08:44Z
Plant Cost Accountant
  • Hatfield, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • - USD / Yearly
  • <p>Growing manufacturing firm is looking to hire a detail-oriented and analytical Plant Cost Accountant to support the financial and operational performance of their manufacturing facility. This individual will play an important role in monitoring production costs, maintaining accurate inventory and cost records, analyzing financial results, and providing meaningful insights to support plant management and business decisions. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in cost or general ledger accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment, along with strong Excel skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both finance and operations teams.</p><p> </p><p>What you get to do everyday</p><p>·      Maintain and analyze standard costs, ensuring accuracy across products, inventory, and manufacturing processes. </p><p>·      Prepare cost analyses, inventory valuations, and variance reporting to support operational and financial decision-making. </p><p>·      Partner with operations and production teams to investigate material, labor, and overhead variances while identifying opportunities for cost improvements. </p><p>·      Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting. </p><p>·      Monitor inventory transactions and support cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure inventory accuracy. </p><p>·      Prepare and maintain cost accounting schedules, reports, and supporting documentation. </p><p>·      Ensure accounting records and financial reporting are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). </p><p>·      Collaborate with cross-functional departments to improve financial processes and strengthen internal controls. </p><p>·      Support budgeting, forecasting, and special projects as needed.</p>
  • 2026-11-04T16:08:40Z
Cost Accountant
  • Boise, ID
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team in Boise, Idaho on a Contract basis. This role focuses on evaluating production spending, strengthening inventory accuracy, and delivering financial insight that supports operational decisions. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in manufacturing cost accounting and a strong ability to interpret cost drivers, margins, and variances in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate production-related expenses across materials, labor, and overhead to provide accurate cost visibility<br>• Maintain standard costing data and examine variances to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions<br>• Support inventory accounting activities by preparing reconciliations and participating in cycle count review processes<br>• Contribute to month-end close by recording cost-related journal entries and assisting with financial reporting tasks<br>• Develop analyses on product cost, gross margin, and profitability to inform business planning<br>• Work closely with operations teams to monitor cost patterns and highlight opportunities for improved efficiency
  • 2026-11-04T15:33:45Z
Cost Accountant
  • Hauppauge, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Cost Accountant | Hauppauge, Long Island, NY</strong></p><p><strong>Anna Parson at Robert Half </strong>is partnering with a growing Long Island company to find a sharp, detail-oriented <strong>Cost Accountant</strong> with a strong background in manufacturing cost and inventory accounting. The Cost Accountant is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional who enjoys driving profitability through accurate costing, reporting, and process improvement.</p><p><strong>As the Cost Accountant, you will: </strong></p><ul><li>Manage standard costing, cost accounting, and inventory valuation processes</li><li>Analyze product costs, margins, variances, and profitability trends</li><li>Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and costing structures</li><li>Perform inventory reconciliations, cycle count analysis, and inventory reporting</li><li>Partner with operations, procurement, and production teams to improve cost controls</li><li>Prepare cost analyses, KPIs, and management reports to support business decisions</li><li>Assist with month-end close, inventory reserves, and financial reporting related to manufacturing operations</li></ul><p>Seeking an analytical Cost Accountant with a proactive, hands-on skillset with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate operational data into meaningful financial insights.</p><p>Cost Accountant opportunity offers a sharp, collaborative team with a growing company and excellent benefits! </p><p>For immediate confidential consideration, contact <strong>Anna Parson at Robert Half</strong>.</p>
  • 2026-10-16T22:33:51Z
Sr. Cost Analyst
  • Swedesboro, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are currently working with a global leader on their search for a tech savvy, Senior Cost Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial cost, monitoring inventory valuations, preparing monthly account reconciliations, managing the monthly and annual inventory counts, maintaining inventory adjustments and lot changes, providing documentation for audits, assisting with financial modelling, forecasting revenues/expenditures, leading the budgeting process, identifying areas for cost savings, and providing guidance on inventory management. The ideal Senior Cost Analyst should have strong interpersonal skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to own process integrations, support the strategic planning process, and ensure all operations reconcile with internal policies and procedures. </p><p><br></p><p>How you will make an impact</p><p>·      Manage the annual budget and strategic planning process</p><p>·      Cost Analysis</p><p>·      Conduct thorough research of historical financial data</p><p>·      Analyze inventory transactions</p><p>·      Monitor internal controls</p><p>·      Coordinate with cost accounting department</p><p>·      Develop and gain deep business understanding of financial drivers</p><p>·      Variance Analysis</p><p>·      Monitor performance indicators for profit and loss</p><p>·      Establish financial policies</p>
  • 2026-10-19T19:48:45Z
Staff Accountant / Senior Accountant
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant </strong>to join its accounting team. The level of the position will be determined based on the experience, technical accounting knowledge, and overall qualifications the candidate brings to the role. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Previous manufacturing accounting and cost accounting experience are required for this position.</strong> The selected candidate will support multiple operating locations and work closely with operations leadership, making a strong understanding of inventory, cost accounting, and manufacturing financial processes essential to success. This position offers the opportunity to own key accounting functions, support month-end close, partner with operational leaders, and contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives within a Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Own and participate in the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and investigate variances.</li><li>Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts.</li><li>Support accounts receivable functions, including aging reviews and collection activities.</li><li>Prepare bank reconciliations and maintain fixed asset records.</li><li>Assist with intercompany accounting and month-end balancing activities.</li><li>Partner with operations and leadership teams to provide financial analysis and reporting support.</li><li>Contribute to ERP optimization and accounting process improvements.</li><li>Support annual audits and other compliance-related activities.</li><li>Perform special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Travel Requirement</strong></p><p>This position will require travel approximately <strong>twice per quarter during the first several months of employment</strong> to allow the selected candidate to become acclimated to the organization's teams, facilities, and operational processes. Travel is expected to decrease some after the onboarding and integration period is complete.</p>
  • 2026-11-03T17:18:35Z
Cost Accountant
  • Galena Park, TX
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze product and production costs to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities to improve financial performance.<br>• Maintain standard costing data and review cost assumptions to ensure accurate valuation of materials, labor, and overhead.<br>• Reconcile inventory activity with the general ledger and investigate variances affecting financial results.<br>• Prepare recurring cost, inventory, and variance reports for leadership to support planning and operational decisions.<br>• Monitor inventory balances and valuation methods to help maintain accurate financial records across manufacturing operations.<br>• Partner with production and operations teams to review cost drivers, inventory movement, and reporting accuracy.<br>• Support month-end close activities related to costing, inventory accounting, and account reconciliations.<br>• Use SAP Business One to manage accounting data, reporting, and cost-related analysis within the manufacturing environment.
  • 2026-11-05T18:28:46Z
Cost Accountant
  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a a growing, manufacturing organization is seeking a <strong>Cost Accountant</strong> to support inventory, COGS, and manufacturing cost functions across multiple sites. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented accounting professional who thrives in a high‑reliability, production‑focused environment and who enjoys partnering with operations and senior leadership. For more information, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform month‑end close activities and prepare journal entries for inventory, COGS, and fixed assets</li><li>Reconcile inventory, cost of sales, and general ledger accounts </li><li>Analyze variances including purchase price variances and work order variances </li><li>Assist with inventory costing and related ERP activities </li><li>Support internal/external audits including SOX testing and annual reviews </li><li>Track capital expenditures, maintain fixed asset records, and handle prepaid amortization </li><li>Prepare business property tax filings and U.S. Census reporting </li><li>Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to internal accounting policies </li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-05T13:58:45Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Duffield, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing environment in Duffield, Virginia. This role will oversee essential close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and provide insight into production-related costs and performance trends. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to work confidently with enterprise systems and detailed financial data.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly and year-end closing activities, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Perform detailed account and bank reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing costs, including standard costing structures and bill of materials, to support accurate inventory and product costing.</p><p>• Monitor fixed assets and lease-related accounting records, ensuring compliance with company policy and applicable standards.</p><p>• Review financial results and investigate cost and operational variances to highlight risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Partner with operational and finance teams to strengthen reporting accuracy and provide meaningful analysis for decision-making.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Excel to manage financial data, reporting, and account analysis effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>The position will require a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3+ years of experience. The position is 100% onsite and will require some to live in the local Tri-Cities/Virginia or surrounding areas. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview</p>
  • 2026-10-28T22:18:43Z
Cost Accountant
  • Livermore, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40.00 - 50.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Join our team as a Cost Accountant, supporting financial management and project cost analysis for our growing construction company. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate tracking of project expenditures, supporting effective budgeting, and facilitating transparent financial reporting to stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze cost reports for multiple construction projects</li><li>Review project budgets and track actual costs against estimates</li><li>Monitor job cost allocations and variance explanations</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to verify purchase orders, invoices, and expenses</li><li>Review labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for accuracy and documentation</li><li>Evaluate change orders and their financial impact</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close related to project accounting</li><li>Maintain cost accounting records and construction project files</li><li>Assist with forecasting and identifying areas for cost improvement</li><li>Provide financial summaries to management and support strategic business decisions</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-30T23:18:45Z
Cost Accountant
  • Livermore, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 45.00 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Join our team as a Cost Accountant, supporting financial management and project cost analysis for our growing construction company. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate tracking of project expenditures, supporting effective budgeting, and facilitating transparent financial reporting to stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze cost reports for multiple construction projects</li><li>Review project budgets and track actual costs against estimates</li><li>Monitor job cost allocations and variance explanations</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to verify purchase orders, invoices, and expenses</li><li>Review labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for accuracy and documentation</li><li>Evaluate change orders and their financial impact</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close related to project accounting</li><li>Maintain cost accounting records and construction project files</li><li>Assist with forecasting and identifying areas for cost improvement</li><li>Provide financial summaries to management and support strategic business decisions</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-26T15:28:45Z
Cost Accountant
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40.00 - 50.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Join our team as a Cost Accountant, supporting financial management and project cost analysis for our growing construction company. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate tracking of project expenditures, supporting effective budgeting, and facilitating transparent financial reporting to stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze cost reports for multiple construction projects</li><li>Review project budgets and track actual costs against estimates</li><li>Monitor job cost allocations and variance explanations</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to verify purchase orders, invoices, and expenses</li><li>Review labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for accuracy and documentation</li><li>Evaluate change orders and their financial impact</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close related to project accounting</li><li>Maintain cost accounting records and construction project files</li><li>Assist with forecasting and identifying areas for cost improvement</li><li>Provide financial summaries to management and support strategic business decisions</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-30T23:18:45Z
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