Cost Accountant

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard costing models, including labor and overhead rates, to support accurate product costing and financial reporting.
• Review production results and investigate variances between standard and actual costs, identifying key drivers and recommending corrective actions.
• Monitor raw material pricing, manufacturing overhead, and other cost components to assess their impact on margins and operating performance.
• Partner with plant and accounting teams to strengthen inventory controls, improve cost tracking, and support accurate movement of materials through the facility.
• Prepare recurring cost reports, KPI summaries, and management analyses that highlight trends, risks, and opportunities across operations.
• Support the month-end close by reconciling inventory-related accounts, validating cost data, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial results.
• Absorb bills of material, work order reviews, inventory reserves, and other costing processes to maintain reliable system data.
• Participate in annual physical inventory activities and contribute to special projects tied to process improvement and operational analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least 3 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting principles, budgeting, and cost control practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, data analysis, and macros.
• Experience with ERP systems; JD Edwards experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and financial modeling capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting while managing multiple priorities with accuracy.
• Collaborative mindset, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with advanced analytical ability and can translate detailed cost data into practical business insights.

Skills

• Cost Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP Systems (JD Edwards preferred)
• GAAP
• Cost Control Practices
• Inventory Management
• Financial Modeling
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Pay

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, and is competitive within the market.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.