Cost Accountant

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• 4 to 7 years of progressively responsible experience in cost accounting.
• Demonstrated background in manufacturing cost accounting, including hands-on work with standard costing methods.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, cost allocation techniques, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, data analysis, and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems to manage cost data and reporting activities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information to a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong background in cost accounting and financial analysis.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in standard costing and variance analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Skills

• Cost Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Manufacturing Processes
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP Systems
• Collaboration

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. For more information, visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling options to accommodate your needs.