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Cost Accountant

Chestertown, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial planning and operational performance in Chestertown, Maryland. This role will focus on analyzing manufacturing and inventory costs, delivering accurate reporting, and providing insights that help leadership improve profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Examine cost structures across materials, labor, and overhead to uncover opportunities for improved efficiency and reduced spend. • Track production results against established standards, investigate variances, and communicate findings with practical recommendations. • Partner with operations, procurement, and other business teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning activities. • Prepare recurring cost accounting reports and management summaries that clearly reflect financial performance and key trends. • Maintain oversight of inventory costing, including valuation reviews and reconciliation of inventory-related balances. • Support decision-making by assessing how cost fluctuations influence margins, pricing, and overall business results. • Strengthen cost accounting processes by identifying workflow improvements that increase accuracy, consistency, and timeliness. • Ensure financial practices align with applicable accounting requirements and provide support during internal and external audit reviews. • Contribute to the financial evaluation of new products or services by developing cost estimates and related analysis.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Ocean Springs, MS
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations by delivering accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial insight that strengthens profitability. This role partners closely with production and leadership teams in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to evaluate cost drivers, explain performance trends, and identify practical ways to improve material usage, labor efficiency, and overall plant performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, hands-on manufacturing accounting experience, and a disciplined approach to maintaining reliable cost data. Responsibilities: • Build, update, and manage standard costs for manufactured items while ensuring core cost inputs such as bills of materials, routing details, labor assumptions, machine rates, and overhead allocations remain current and accurate. • Develop cost models for materials, labor, and production activity to support product launches, pricing discussions, quotation requests, and management decision-making. • Examine actual material consumption against expected usage, identify unfavorable trends in scrap or yield, and quantify the financial effect of waste, rejects, startup loss, and other production variances. • Review direct labor performance by comparing actual hours and spending to established standards, highlighting efficiency gaps, overtime impact, and staffing patterns that influence cost performance. • Assess machine and production efficiency by analyzing cycle times, downtime, setup activity, utilization levels, and capacity constraints to determine their effect on unit cost and output. • Prepare and interpret manufacturing variance reports across materials, labor, overhead, inventory adjustments, volume, and operational efficiency, then communicate findings and recommended actions to management. • Maintain accurate inventory valuation for raw materials, work in process, finished goods, and packaging, including reconciliation between inventory records and the general ledger. • Participate in physical counts and cycle count activities, investigate discrepancies, and recommend stronger controls for material issuance, production reporting, scrap tracking, and finished goods receipt processes. • Monitor slow-moving, excess, obsolete, or impaired inventory and provide analysis to support reserve recommendations and inventory management decisions.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Joplin, MO
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Temporary / Contract
39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing team in Baxter Spring, Kansas on a Contract basis. This position will focus on cost analysis, margin reporting, inventory accounting, and operational financial support to help improve manufacturing performance and pricing accuracy. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a solid background in standard cost accounting, and the ability to translate production data into meaningful business insights. Responsibilities: • Partner with manufacturing personnel to gather operational and financial data, evaluate cost drivers, and recommend opportunities to improve efficiency and cost performance. • Assess the financial impact of updates to product specifications, materials, production techniques, and service components to support accurate quoting and decision-making. • Produce and review recurring gross margin reporting by customer, part, and job to highlight trends and support leadership analysis. • Compare standard production costs against actual results, investigate variances, and prepare reporting that explains key differences. • Maintain the cost accounting structure and related records to ensure product costing remains accurate and aligned with operational activity. • Investigate work order discrepancies and labor reporting issues, then coordinate with supervisors on corrective actions to improve reporting accuracy. • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing reports, including variance reviews, cost updates for new items or engineering changes, and supporting analysis. • Complete month-end cost accounting activities such as journal entries, inventory reconciliations, general ledger balancing, management reporting, and audit support. • Manage obsolete inventory analysis, support disposal planning, and update labor, overhead, and burden rates including annual cost roll processes. • Provide broader accounting assistance as needed to support plant and finance operations.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Murfreesboro, TN
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to support financial accuracy and operational insight within a manufacturing environment in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This position plays a central role in cost analysis, inventory accounting, monthly close activities, and the development of reliable financial processes. The successful candidate will bring a hands-on approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to strengthen reporting and controls in a growing operation. Responsibilities: • Direct product costing activities by maintaining standard costs, validating inventory values, and ensuring cost of goods sold is reported accurately. • Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, identify underlying causes, and communicate findings that support corrective action. • Manage inventory accounting activities, including reconciliation work and coordination of physical count processes. • Lead month-end close tasks across key accounting areas, reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and account activity for completeness and accuracy. • Strengthen internal controls related to inventory, costing, revenue, and expenses to improve financial reliability and reduce risk. • Refine accounting workflows across purchasing, sales, inventory, and production transactions so processes are consistent and repeatable. • Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure financial records accurately reflect production activity and business events. • Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting analysis, highlighting profitability, cost trends, and operational performance drivers. • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis by translating financial and cost data into practical business recommendations. • Support improvements to accounting systems and reporting tools to enhance data quality, cost visibility, and reporting efficiency.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Ogden, UT
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Ogden, Utah. This position supports accurate financial reporting by evaluating production costs, monitoring inventory-related activity, and strengthening general ledger accuracy throughout the close process. The ideal candidate brings hands-on manufacturing accounting experience, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, fully on-site environment. Responsibilities:• Evaluate production spending, inventory movements, and cost fluctuations to help ensure reliable financial results.• Oversee product cost records, including standard costing data, and review updates for accuracy and consistency.• Prepare and support inventory reconciliations while maintaining dependable cost information across reports and accounting records.• Provide cost-based insights that contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning activities.• Collaborate with plant leadership and finance partners to identify performance patterns and support expense management efforts.• Assist with month-end accounting activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and compiling reporting schedules.• Uphold internal control standards and follow established accounting procedures to support compliance and reporting integrity.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Union City, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Union City, California. This role focuses on evaluating product costs, maintaining accurate standard costing data, and providing analysis that helps improve operational and financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing environments and can translate detailed cost information into practical business insights. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and monitor standard costs for materials, labor, overhead, and manufacturing activities.</li><li>Prepare cost accounting entries, reconciliations, and reporting in compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Manage inventory valuation, cost rollups, labor reviews, and job closing activities.</li><li>Analyze cost variances and provide insights on key factors impacting performance.</li><li>Evaluate profitability across products, customers, projects, and business segments.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning through cost and margin analysis.</li><li>Create financial models to assess pricing, investments, operational improvements, and sourcing decisions.</li><li>Recommend cost-saving and profit-enhancing initiatives to improve business results.</li><li>Partner with operations, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to strengthen cost management.</li><li>Support new product launches with cost estimates, margin projections, and break-even analysis.</li><li>Monitor inventory activity, cycle counts, and obsolete inventory reserves.</li><li>Maintain internal controls related to inventory, fixed assets, and cost accounting processes.</li><li>Perform ad hoc financial and operational analyses as needed.</li><li>Enhance ERP systems, costing procedures, and reporting tools.</li><li>Develop dashboards and management reports to track financial and operational performance.</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and data accuracy.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting analyses and documentation.</li></ul>
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Carson, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
Cost Accountant – ManufacturingWe are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to support the accounting and operational functions of a manufacturing organization. This role will be responsible for monitoring manufacturing costs, inventory, standard costing, variance analysis, and supporting month-end close. The Cost Accountant will work closely with Accounting, Operations, Production, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to ensure accurate product costing and financial reporting.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, labor, overhead, and finished goods</li><li>Perform manufacturing cost and variance analysis, including material, labor, overhead, purchase price, and production variances</li><li>Review and reconcile inventory, including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods</li><li>Assist with physical inventory counts, cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and reconciliation of discrepancies</li><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations related to inventory, cost of goods sold, manufacturing expenses, and accruals</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Analyze actual manufacturing costs compared to standards, budgets, and forecasts</li><li>Monitor production costs and identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost improvement</li><li>Assist with establishing and updating standard costs, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing routings</li><li>Review inventory valuation and ensure accurate costing of manufactured products</li><li>Partner with Production and Operations teams to understand manufacturing performance and investigate cost variances</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of manufacturing expenses</li><li>Prepare cost reports and provide management with insight into margins, profitability, and operational performance</li><li>Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation related to inventory and cost accounting</li><li>Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with company policies and GAAP</li></ul>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Lowell, MA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Lowell, Massachusetts. This role will oversee product cost integrity, support month-end accounting activities, and provide analysis that helps improve operational and financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory accounting, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Maintain accurate product costing data by reviewing and updating material masters, bills of materials, routing structures, activity rates, labor assumptions, overhead allocations, and purchasing inputs. • Examine manufacturing results to identify and explain variances related to production, inventory movement, valuation changes, reserve activity, and count discrepancies. • Prepare accounting entries, balance sheet reconciliations, detailed schedules, and supporting documentation required for timely and accurate month-end close. • Carry out assigned internal controls and ensure accounting activities remain aligned with established financial policies and procedural standards. • Oversee operational accounting areas such as labor, overhead, precious metals, and related reporting to support informed business decisions. • Work closely with Operations and other business partners on forecasts, budgets, capital spending reviews, and ongoing financial reporting needs. • Investigate costing, inventory, posting, and master data issues, then validate underlying information used in financial analysis and reporting. • Assist with audit activities by assembling requested documentation, answering follow-up questions, and delivering analysis for internal and external reviewers. • Contribute to system enhancements, business integrations, process improvements, and other recurring or special projects while managing competing deadlines effectively. • Communicate emerging accounting concerns, financial exposure, and operational impacts to management and cross-functional stakeholders in a timely manner.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Asheville, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accountant to own cost accounting, inventory valuation, month-end close, and variance analysis while partnering closely with plant leadership. This role offers the opportunity to have a direct impact on plant performance, drive process improvements, and grow within a strong manufacturing organization. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage standard costs, inventory valuation, and ERP accuracy</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances, scrap, and inventory reserves</li><li>Lead month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and plant P&L reporting</li><li>Provide variance analysis and key financial/operational metrics</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, pricing, capital projects, and production planning</li><li>Track capital expenditures and maintain fixed asset records</li><li>Ensure GAAP/internal control compliance and support audits</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency</li></ul>
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Houston, TX
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a Cost Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This position will play a key role in cost analysis, inventory management, month-end close activities, and supporting operational decision-making across the business. Responsibilities<ul><li>Participate in monthly and year-end close processes.</li><li>Maintain and analyze standard costing and investigate cost variances.</li><li>Assist with inventory accounting, valuation, and cycle count activities.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost improvement initiatives.</li><li>Analyze labor, overhead, production, and inventory-related costs.</li><li>Review and maintain product costing data and bill of materials information.</li><li>Partner with operations and leadership to provide financial analysis and reporting.</li><li>Assist with process improvements and special projects as needed.</li></ul> For confidential consideration, send your resume to [email protected].
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

East Helena, MT
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant & Commodity Risk Analyst to join a growing manufacturing organization. This unique role combines traditional cost accounting responsibilities with commodity hedging and risk management, providing a critical link between financial performance, operational efficiency, and market risk exposure. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing cost accounting, strong analytical skills, and an interest in commodity markets, inventory management, and financial risk mitigation strategies. Key ResponsibilitiesCost Accounting<ul><li>Maintain and analyze product costs, production costs, and customer profitability.</li><li>Track material, labor, and overhead costs at the batch, production run, and order level.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances and identify cost trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Partner with operations and production teams to improve cost visibility and support continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including inventory valuation, cost allocations, WIP analysis, and finished goods reconciliations.</li><li>Develop and maintain reporting tools that provide insight into material usage, yield loss, downtime, production efficiencies, and profitability.</li><li>Assist with enhancing cost accounting processes and ERP system integration to improve real-time reporting and decision-making.</li></ul>Commodity Hedging & Risk Management<ul><li>Coordinate and manage futures contracts used to hedge commodity price exposure.</li><li>Monitor commodity markets and identify potential risks and opportunities impacting company margins.</li><li>Support the development and execution of commodity hedging strategies.</li><li>Analyze hedge effectiveness and provide recommendations to optimize risk management activities.</li><li>Reconcile hedge positions, broker statements, and related transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Perform regular reconciliation of physical inventories, customer demand, and open hedge positions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and industry best practices related to hedging and risk management activities.</li><li>Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate recording and reporting of hedge transactions.</li></ul>Additional Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with physical inventory counts and inventory valuation processes.</li><li>Support year-end financial reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Serve as a backup resource for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions.</li><li>Participate in process improvement and technology enhancement initiatives.</li><li>Assist with special projects and cross-functional assignments as needed.</li></ul>BENEFITS OFFERED:<ul><li>SALARY RANGE: $75,000-$85,000</li><li>Healthcare Benefits: Medical, Denta, Vision</li><li>Other Insurance: Basic Life AD&D, Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance</li><li>Retirement Plan: 401k with a company match</li><li>PTO: 2 weeks PTO and 9 paid holidays</li></ul>
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team and help strengthen the accuracy and integrity of manufacturing-related financial reporting. This role is responsible for supporting inventory and cost accounting activities, guiding close processes tied to cost of sales and revenue recognition, and delivering analysis that improves margin visibility and operational decision-making. The position also offers the opportunity to provide direction to entry-level team members and contribute to audit readiness, compliance, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced production environment. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities related to inventory valuation, cost of sales, and revenue reporting, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations. • Review manufacturing cost data and margin performance to identify trends, explain variances, and support more accurate financial results. • Maintain and improve cost accounting procedures, standard costing practices, and related internal controls across the business. • Lead or support physical inventory reviews and audit activities to confirm accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen compliance. • Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to cost accounting and estimating staff, helping develop technical knowledge and consistency in work quality. • Partner with operations, finance, and other stakeholders to translate detailed cost information into clear business insights and recommendations. • Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and analysis tied to inventory, costing, and compliance requirements. • Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve reporting efficiency, financial accuracy, and overall accountability within the manufacturing environment.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Stockton, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
Steven Lahey with Robert Half is looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to join an organization in Stockton, California. This position focuses on delivering meaningful cost insights, maintaining reliable inventory valuation, and supporting sound financial decisions across manufacturing operations. The role partners closely with finance, production, and supply chain teams to strengthen reporting accuracy, improve margin visibility, and identify opportunities for cost efficiency. For immediate consideration please reach out to (916) 649-0832. Responsibilities:• Analyze product and manufacturing costs, interpret spending patterns, and highlight variances that affect operational performance and profitability.• Maintain accurate inventory costing by reviewing valuation methods, monitoring stock activity, and partnering with operations teams to support effective inventory control.• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning by providing cost trends, financial modeling support, and impact analysis for key business decisions.• Prepare cost-related journal entries and reconciliations during the monthly close process, including inventory balances, cost of goods sold, and variance reporting.• Recommend and support initiatives that reduce waste, improve cost discipline, and enhance overall financial performance within manufacturing processes.• Work with cross-functional stakeholders on projects that strengthen internal controls, improve data reliability, and streamline cost accounting workflows.• Provide documentation, analysis, and schedules needed for internal and external audit activities while ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards.• Translate cost data into clear management insights that help leaders evaluate pricing, margins, and operational efficiency.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Stuart, FL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 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. Responsibilities: • Establish and refine standard product costs to support accurate financial reporting and operational decision-making. • Maintain costing records by updating cost data regularly and validating bills of material for accuracy and completeness. • Calculate costs for machine shipments and projected cost of goods sold to support monthly forecasting activities. • Review and post key monthly cost accounting entries, including purchase price variance, scrap-related expense, and inventory adjustments. • Examine manufacturing variances, identify unusual trends, and help correct reporting issues when discrepancies are found. • Assess warranty-related expenses and prepare the monthly reserve calculation based on current product and claim information. • Partner with operations leaders to create and enhance management reports used for product line performance and cost analysis. • Analyze inventory activity by reviewing cycle count outcomes, comparing book balances to perpetual records, and investigating differences. • Support month-end close, budgeting, annual planning, labor rate development, year-end reporting, and other cost-focused projects as needed.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Dayton, OH
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
*Robert Half EXCLUSIVE***HYBRID, 2-3 days/week from home*****For more information, contact Jason Young @ [email protected] or 937/637-7759*** Our client, an industry leading manufacturing company who has been in business for over 125 years is looking for a Cost Accountant due to a recent promotion. Our client is offering a very competitive benefits/compensation package, TOP NOTCH culture and room for advancement!Essential Duties:<ul><li>Perform detailed manufacturing cost and financial analysis for the Finance Director, Directors of Operations, and site leadership as needed</li><li>Maintain and periodically review standard costs, including material, labor, and overhead standards</li><li>Prepare and review manufacturing-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close support</li><li>Prepare and distribute inventory and operational finance reporting by location and product line</li><li>Participate in relevant site, product line, and operational review meetings and provide financial insight and analysis</li><li>Support forecasting and budget preparation for assigned locations, including labor, overhead, inventory, and manufacturing performance; analyze actual results against forecast and budget and provide clear commentary to Finance and Operations leadership</li><li>Provide strong coordination and financial oversight for annual physical inventory activities across assigned sites and product lines</li><li>Monitor cycle counts compliance, inventory accuracy, and adjustment activity; coordinate with site leaders to review results, identify concerns, and drive corrective action</li><li>Develop and maintain strong working relationships with site leaders, operations teams, and other key personnel and decision makers</li><li>Identify root causes of cost, inventory, and manufacturing variances; make recommendations and follow up on corrective actions with appropriate business partners</li></ul>
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Columbus, OH
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial operations for a manufacturing environment in Columbus, Ohio. This role combines inventory accounting, cash application, banking support, and reconciliation work while helping maintain accurate cost and transactional records. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing cost accounting knowledge and can work across warehouse, purchasing, and administrative processes with accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities: • Partner with warehouse personnel to track inventory activity and ensure related transactions are recorded accurately. • Manage accounting support for product conversions, brokerage activity, and consignment arrangements within the inventory process. • Prepare customer invoices, enter billing information, and apply incoming cash receipts to the appropriate accounts. • Assist with banking activities such as processing payments, posting cash transactions, and completing bank reconciliations. • Perform account reconciliations, compile operational and financial metrics, and maintain organized data tracking for reporting purposes. • Develop working knowledge of purchase settlement processes, including documentation tied to weight, chemistry, conversions, and customer billing records. • Provide backup coverage for administrative tasks such as ordering office supplies, maintaining files, and supporting routine office operations. • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to verify supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies affecting cost and settlement records.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Lexington, KY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684 We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial planning and cost control activities in Central, Kentucky. This role focuses on analyzing production and operating costs, improving reporting accuracy, and helping leaders make informed budgeting and investment decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with accounting systems, capital expenditure tracking, and cross-functional financial analysis. Responsibilities:• Analyze direct and indirect costs to identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve financial performance• Prepare and maintain cost reports, forecasts, and budget-related analyses to support operational and leadership decisions• Monitor capital expenditure activity and ensure project spending is recorded accurately and aligned with approved budgets• Partner with operations, finance, and accounting teams to strengthen cost controls and improve the reliability of financial data• Support accounts payable and other core accounting activities by reviewing coding, allocations, and transaction accuracy• Use ERP and accounting software platforms to manage financial records, generate reporting, and streamline routine processes• Assist with month-end and year-end close tasks related to inventory, accruals, and cost accounting entries• Evaluate cost structures and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and reporting consistency
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Plainfield, IN
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Plainfield, Indiana. This position will play a key role in strengthening cost visibility, supporting operational decision-making, and improving financial accuracy across production activities. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing accounting and can translate detailed cost data into meaningful business insight. Responsibilities: • Analyze production costs and maintain accurate product costing to support pricing, profitability, and financial reporting decisions. • Monitor job-level and standard costs, identifying variances and explaining the operational drivers behind cost fluctuations. • Review and maintain bills of material to help ensure cost data reflects current manufacturing processes and component usage. • Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to evaluate inventory activity and improve the accuracy of cost-related records. • Lead or support cycle count reviews and inventory reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a timely and controlled manner. • Prepare regular cost analysis reports that highlight trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for margin improvement. • Assist with month-end close activities related to inventory, cost allocations, and manufacturing accounting entries. • Utilize ERP tools such as NetSuite or Epicor to manage cost data, reporting, and system-based financial analysis.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Manchester, NH
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
For consideration, please reach out to Carma Rorke as soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply. Connect with me on LinkedIn at Carma Rorke. If you are currently working with a Robert Half recruiter, please reach out to them. Our client is looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support financial planning, product costing, and reporting activities for a manufacturing-focused organization in Merrimack, New Hampshire. This role partners closely with operations, engineering, and accounting teams to strengthen cost visibility, improve inventory accuracy, and provide timely analysis that supports business decisions. The position also plays an important part in establishing reliable procedures, maintaining compliant financial practices, and supporting day-to-day transactional continuity across related accounting functions. Responsibilities:• Direct cost accounting activities tied to ERP-related processes, working with cross-functional stakeholders to promote accurate financial data and efficient operations.• Develop and maintain clear process documentation and standard operating procedures so costing practices are applied consistently across the business.• Partner with engineering and operations teams to validate bill of materials, confirm cost structures, and support accurate inventory valuation.• Produce recurring financial reports and analysis that help leadership monitor spending, assess performance, and identify cost improvement opportunities.• Complete month-end accounting tasks such as preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting close accuracy and timeliness.• Assist with accounts payable activities to help ensure invoices and related transactions are processed correctly and on schedule.• Provide backup coverage for both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to maintain continuity during workflow changes or team absences.• Uphold internal financial controls, policy compliance, and accurate recordkeeping across assigned accounting processes.• Contribute to additional accounting and finance projects as needed to support departmental and organizational priorities.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Branchburg, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
South Jersey client within the construction/manufacturing industry is looking to staff a Cost Accountant with a strong background in standard costing and can thrive in a product-based environment. In this role, you will review and control costs related to inventory, provide financial analysis, perform product manufacturing analysis, report on daily inventory, oversee the billing process, create and implement standard costs, perform audits, manage and update costs estimates, assist with client invoicing, follow-up on collection efforts, and research and resolve invoicing or billing discrepancies. The successful candidate will have proven product cost experience, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent time management skills. What you get to do everyday· Maintain and analyze standard costs, ensuring accuracy across products, inventory, and manufacturing processes. · Prepare cost analyses, inventory valuations, and variance reporting to support operational and financial decision-making. · Partner with operations and production teams to investigate material, labor, and overhead variances while identifying opportunities for cost improvements. · Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting. · Monitor inventory transactions and support cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure inventory accuracy. · Prepare and maintain cost accounting schedules, reports, and supporting documentation. · Ensure accounting records and financial reporting are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). · Collaborate with cross-functional departments to improve financial processes and strengthen internal controls. · Support budgeting, forecasting, and special projects as needed.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Sparta, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
56000 - 68000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Sparta, Wisconsin by delivering accurate cost data and practical analysis that guide production, inventory, and pricing decisions. This role partners with plant and finance teams to evaluate product costs, explain margin performance, and strengthen reporting used by leadership. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in manufacturing accounting, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to translate detailed cost information into actionable business insight. Responsibilities: • Analyze inventory valuation, manufacturing spending, and product margins to identify trends, explain cost movement, and connect results to operational drivers. • Build and oversee reliable methods for collecting cost data, ensuring information is organized in a way that supports accurate financial reporting and decision-making. • Establish and refine internal controls related to cost tracking and reporting so plant and financial data remain dependable and consistent. • Maintain labor and overhead absorption rates across plants and work centers, updating assumptions as needed to reflect operational activity. • Lead physical inventory and cycle count activities, research discrepancies, and work with operations teams to correct root causes of variances. • Manage standard cost records, compare actual results to expected costs, and prepare variance analysis to highlight exceptions and support corrective action. • Prepare recurring reports and month-end schedules related to inventory, material costs, plant performance, and margin results, including reconciliations and necessary adjustments. • Review inventory for obsolescence exposure and coordinate appropriate disposition actions to reduce excess and outdated stock. • Spend time in manufacturing areas to better understand process flow, reporting issues, and factors affecting product cost structure. • Contribute to broader accounting projects and departmental priorities as needed.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

San Leandro, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support accurate cost reporting and financial analysis for manufacturing operations in San Leandro, California. This position focuses on evaluating product costs, maintaining standard costing methods, and delivering insights that help improve margins and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with production and finance teams. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Analyze production variances and support root cause investigations.</li><li>Reconcile and close process orders; track operational KPIs.</li><li>Drive cost savings and waste reduction initiatives.</li><li>Provide operational and financial analysis for business decisions.</li><li>Support month-end close, forecasting, and variance reporting.</li><li>Reconcile inventory accounts and maintain KPI dashboards.</li><li>Assist with budgeting for materials, inventory, and manufacturing costs.</li><li>Manage product costing, cost modeling, and SAP cost runs.</li><li>Develop cost reports and profitability analyses.</li><li>Support financial reporting, process improvements, and scrap analysis.</li><li>Monitor manufacturing routings, scrap rates, and margin impact.</li><li>Oversee inventory transactions and identify process gaps.</li><li>Forecast inventory expenses, variances, and absorption costs.</li><li>Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance on business cases and investments.</li><li>Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support to leadership.</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Long Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
The Senior Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst is a key member of the Long Beach Finance team responsible for advanced cost accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, operational performance analysis and decision support across the business. The role combines strong manufacturing cost-accounting expertise with forward-looking financial analysis and business partnership. This position works closely with the Finance Director, Accounting Manager, General Manager and Operations leadership to translate financial and operational data into actionable business insights, strengthen financial controls and support profitable growth. The position requires an individual capable of independently analyzing complex financial and operational issues, identifying trends and risks, developing recommendations and communicating conclusions effectively to Finance and operational
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Sparks, NV
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Ricky Pasquet with Robert Half Finance & Accounting Permanent Placement is recruiting for an experienced Cost Accountant. In this role, you will support product costing, inventory accuracy, and financial reporting while partnering with operations and planning teams to improve cost visibility and business performance. The position is well suited for someone who combines strong analytical ability with hands-on manufacturing accounting experience and a focus on accuracy, controls, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities:• Maintain product cost structures within the ERP system by reviewing master data, validating costing logic, and keeping standards current.• Analyze manufacturing, inventory, purchasing, and absorption variances, identify root causes, and share actionable findings with business partners.• Evaluate raw material cost performance by comparing standard and actual results and highlighting trends that affect production costs.• Support monthly close activities tied to manufacturing operations, including production settlements, inventory-related entries, and reconciliation tasks.• Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations to confirm that production and inventory transactions are recorded correctly.• Assist with manufacturing and supply chain reporting by compiling financial data, interpreting results, and communicating meaningful insights.• Review supplier invoices related to raw materials, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate follow-up to resolve issues promptly.• Contribute to internal control, audit, and policy support activities by providing documentation, answering inquiries, and helping strengthen accounting procedures.• Partner with cross-functional teams on process improvement efforts involving supply chain, warehouse, maintenance, and manufacturing transactions connected to the general ledger.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Bridgewater, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This position plays a central role in monthly close activities, inventory accounting, and cost analysis, while supporting accurate financial reporting across the organization. The role also partners with operational and finance stakeholders locally and globally to deliver meaningful insights on product costs, inventory performance, and consolidated results. Responsibilities: • Lead key month-end accounting activities related to manufacturing operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial close support. • Establish and maintain annual standard costs for locally produced items in collaboration with supply chain and operational teams. • Analyze monthly inventory results, including cost of goods sold fluctuations and finished goods balances, to identify trends and explain variances. • Perform regular reviews of inventory reserves and obsolescence exposure, recommending adjustments where appropriate. • Reconcile inventory records against supplier reporting and investigate discrepancies to resolution. • Maintain schedules for prepaid insurance, monitor renewal activity, and record related amortization entries. • Prepare financial analyses and supporting schedules for corporate reporting, consolidated results, and management review. • Partner with cross-functional teams and international colleagues to support accounting processes and respond to ad hoc finance requests.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

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