Cost Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team. This position is well suited for someone who can interpret cost data, support accurate inventory valuation, and help improve financial visibility across operations. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, practical experience in manufacturing accounting, and a steady career history that reflects long-term contribution.

Key Responsibilities Cost Analysis:

Monitor and analyze raw material purchases, inventory, and labor costs to determine profitability.

Variance Analysis:

Compare production costs, investigating variances by customer, item number, or production job.

Inventory Control:

Reconcile inventory valuation and conduct cycle counts to ensure accuracy.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

Assist in developing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for production costs.

Reporting:

Prepare detailed daily, weekly, monthly, annual cost reports, gross margin analysis, and inventory reports for management.

System Maintenance:

Update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and maintain cost accounting systems to reflect changes in manufacturing methods or ingredient prices.

Process Improvement:

Collaborate with operations and engineering to implement cost-saving initiatives.

Compliance:

Ensures accounting entries and authorizations follow Company Accounting Policy and US GAAP.

Tax and Regulatory:

Assists with tax and other regulatory preparation, filings, and audits. Supports Controller and CFO with special assignment. Responsible for any other task assigned by management. Enforces all company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook Requirements U.S. citizen or have the required authorization to work in the U.S.

Education:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent area, required.

Experience:

3 years or more of cost accounting experience, ideally in food manufacturing.

Technical Skills:

Strong Microsoft Excel skills required; experience with ERP systems such as Business Central, JD Edwards, or Macola preferred.

Analytical Abilities:

High diligence and ability to interpret complex production data.

Knowledge:

Understanding of GAAP and inventory valuation methods. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with ability to create intermediate to advanced formulas and work with external data imports. Problem solving, results oriented and cheerful outlook. Strong interpersonal/communication, collaboration and partnering skills 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .