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Robert Half
Sr. Cost Accountant
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A Cost Accountant analyzes the cost of company products or services, determines factors affecting costs, and makes recommendations for managing costs. Analyzes financial processes within a company or organization and develops internal cost reporting and accounting systems.
$79,886 / year median in Arizona
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Position Overview We are seeking a hands-on Senior Cost Accountant to support a manufacturing organization. This role will be responsible for cost accounting, inventory analysis, manufacturing reporting, and ERP-related process improvements within a D365 environment. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance experience and the ability to partner with operations to drive accuracy and insight across the business.
Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain and analyze standard costs, BOMs, routings, and inventory transactions.
Perform cost variance analysis including labor, material, overhead, and production variances.
Support month-end close activities, inventory reconciliations, and journal entries.
Analyze manufacturing performance and provide reporting on product costs, margins, and operational KPIs.
Partner with plant operations, supply chain, and production leadership to improve cost visibility and profitability.
Assist with inventory cycle counts, physical inventories, and audit support.
Support ongoing optimization and reporting enhancements within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).Identify and implement process improvements related to costing, inventory controls, and financial reporting.
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.5+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) ERP preferred.
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with finance and operations teams.
Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain and analyze standard costs, BOMs, routings, and inventory transactions.
Perform cost variance analysis including labor, material, overhead, and production variances.
Support month-end close activities, inventory reconciliations, and journal entries.
Analyze manufacturing performance and provide reporting on product costs, margins, and operational KPIs.
Partner with plant operations, supply chain, and production leadership to improve cost visibility and profitability.
Assist with inventory cycle counts, physical inventories, and audit support.
Support ongoing optimization and reporting enhancements within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).Identify and implement process improvements related to costing, inventory controls, and financial reporting.
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.5+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) ERP preferred.
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with finance and operations teams.