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Robert Half
Cost Accountant
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What they do
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.
$83,339 / year median in Minnesota
-7% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Minnesota. This role supports financial accuracy across inventory, production costing, and reporting activities, helping the business understand cost drivers and maintain strong controls. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee inventory cost records by maintaining accurate item data, product structures, bills of materials, routings, and related master information used for costing and reporting.
- Analyze inventory valuation, production performance, freight expense, material pricing, and manufacturing variances to identify trends and explain cost movements.
- Establish and update standard costs while supporting monthly cost allocations and validating accounting close activities tied to inventory and production.
- Partner with internal teams on new product setup, item changes, and discontinued products to ensure master data remains consistent and reliable across the organization.
- Prepare and reconcile sales and use tax filings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs by investigating discrepancies, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions.
- Conduct regular reviews of inventory and costing data to confirm completeness, accuracy, and adherence to internal standards and procedures.
- Visit manufacturing locations periodically to gain insight into production workflows, evaluate cost drivers, and improve costing precision.
- Create and maintain process documentation for inventory controls, item setup, product costing, tax-related activities, and trading partner onboarding support.
- Build strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers while resolving issues promptly and maintaining a high standard in all communications.