Senior Cost Accountant

Description We are partnering with a growing manufacturing company to identify a Senior Cost Accountant to support a complex production environment. This role will focus on job costing, product costing, and ERP-driven analysis, while partnering closely with operations to improve cost visibility and support better decision-making. Responsibilities + Lead job costing across multiple work centers, including setup, tracking, variance analysis, and reconciliation + Maintain and analyze standard and actual costing, including cost roll-ups and overhead application + Support cost-related planning and pricing activities tied to project-based or contract manufacturing work + Configure and maintain ERP cost structures, including chart of accounts, cost centers, WIP, and allocation methodologies + Support month-end close, including inventory valuation, variance analysis, and reporting + Prepare and review spend analysis and cost reporting to support forecasting and decision-making + Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain to improve cost visibility and processes + Prepare documentation and support internal and external audit requirements For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL. Requirements + Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance + 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment + Strong background in job costing, standard costing, and actual costing + Experience working with ERP systems and cost accounting structures + Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability + Ability to communicate effectively across finance and operations Preferred Experience + Experience in complex manufacturing environments with multi-step processes and detailed BOMs + Exposure to project-based or contract manufacturing environments + Experience supporting ERP implementation or system enhancements + Familiarity with audit support in a manufacturing setting For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL. 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) .