Sr. Cost Accountant

Responsibilities

• Review manufacturing cost data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improved financial performance.
• Maintain and update standard costs to reflect current production processes, materials, and labor inputs.
• Analyze inventory, production, and overhead information to ensure accurate cost reporting and valuation.
• Partner with plant and finance teams to explain cost results and support operational decision-making.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports related to cost analysis, margin performance, and manufacturing expenses.
• Reconcile cost-related accounts and investigate discrepancies to improve accuracy in financial records.
• Support system-based costing activities, including work connected to Dynamics AX, as needed.
• Contribute to month-end and period-end close processes by delivering timely cost accounting analysis.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in cost accounting, with a strong background in manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in standard costing methods and cost analysis practices.
• Hands-on experience working with manufacturing cost structures, inventory, and production reporting.
• Proficiency with Dynamics AX or comparable ERP systems used for cost accounting functions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret detailed financial and operational data.
• Solid understanding of account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting processes.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Skills

• Cost accounting principles and practices.
• Manufacturing process analysis.
• Financial statement preparation and analysis.
• ERP system implementation and maintenance.
• Team collaboration and leadership.

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Lifetime disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.

Pay

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a long-term contract opportunity located in Biddeford, Maine.