Sr Cost Accountant

We're partnering with a multi-site manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support plant operations, financial reporting, and cost visibility across the business. This role sits close to both finance leadership and operations and plays a key part in driving cost accuracy and decision support.

Responsibilities:

Own and maintain standard costing across products and production processes including bills of materials, labor, and overhead allocations Lead annual review of standards in partnership with plant leadership to ensure accuracy and full cost absorption Prepare and analyze cost variances across production, labor, and overhead with clear insight into drivers Build and maintain reporting and KPI dashboards to support operational and financial decision making Support month-end close including inventory valuation, journal entries, and reconciliations Partner on budgeting and forecasting cycles with a focus on cost modeling and production planning Oversee inventory controls including cycle counts, physical inventory, and variance analysis across multiple locations Identify process improvements across reporting, systems, and internal controls Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum five years in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment. Experience with a major ERP finance suite required. Grower accounting or agricultural and food manufacturing background strongly preferred. Strong analytical skills, comfort managing competing deadlines, and the ability to work independently. 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 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 "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .