Cost Accountant

For consideration, please reach out to Jennifer Lavoie as soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply. Connect with me on LinkedIn at Jennifer Lavoie! If you currently work with a recruiter from Robert Half Finance & Accounting recruiter, please contact them directly. Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial accuracy and cost visibility within a manufacturing environment for a client in the Bedford, New Hampshire area. This Cost Accountant role focuses on analyzing production costs, maintaining standard costing practices, and delivering insights that help leadership improve efficiency and profitability. The ideal Cost Accountant candidate brings strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing cost structures, and the ability to work cross-functionally with operations and finance teams. This Cost Accountant should have 1+ years working with Cost Accounting and/or Inventory. Responsibilities:• Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs to provide accurate reporting on product and production expenses.• Maintain and update standard cost data to reflect current manufacturing assumptions, pricing, and operational inputs.• Review variances between actual and standard costs, identify key drivers, and communicate findings to management.• Partner with plant and finance teams to support inventory valuation, month-end close activities, and cost-related reconciliations.• Prepare cost analysis reports that help guide budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making.• Monitor manufacturing performance trends and recommend opportunities to strengthen cost control and process efficiency.• Support audits and internal reviews by preparing documentation related to inventory, costing methods, and financial records. • Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing setting. • Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting principles and standard costing methodologies. • Ability to perform detailed cost analysis and interpret financial data accurately. • Proficiency in reviewing cost variances and translating findings into actionable recommendations. • Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in financial reporting and reconciliations. • Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.