Sr. Cost Accountant

Responsibilities

• Manage cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations, including the review and maintenance of standard costs and product cost structures.
• Prepare inventory-related reporting and reconcile balances to ensure accuracy across financial records and operational data.
• Lead assigned month-end close tasks by recording entries, analyzing results, and supporting timely completion of reporting deadlines.
• Investigate cost and inventory variances, identify underlying drivers, and communicate findings with actionable recommendations.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting activities, including tracking, reconciliations, and support for capitalization and depreciation processes.
• Provide documentation, schedules, and analysis to assist with audits and internal or external financial reporting requirements.
• Use ERP and Excel to compile data, perform detailed analysis, and improve visibility into cost performance and inventory trends.

Requirements

• Strong background in cost accounting, with demonstrated experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on expertise with standard cost accounting, including cost analysis and variance review.
• Proficiency in an ERP system used to support accounting and inventory processes.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze large data sets and build useful reporting.
• Experience supporting month-end close, inventory accounting, and financial reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of fixed assets, audit support, and financial reporting practices.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in cost accounting and manufacturing environments. CPA certification is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Cost Accounting
• Manufacturing Cost Accounting
• Inventory Management
• Financial Reporting
• ERP Systems
• Excel

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Pay

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

Schedule

This is a long-term contract position located in Worcester, Massachusetts.