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Cost Accountant
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Robert Half
Hauppauge, NY (In Person)
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Description Sr. Cost Accountant - Manufacturing Hauppauge, Long Island, NY Anna Parson at Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company in Hauppauge seeking a Sr. Cost Accountant. This role will support inventory accuracy, cost analysis, and operational decision-making in a fast-paced production environment. As the Sr. Cost Accountant, you will: + Prepare inventory accounting reconciliations, rollforwards, journal entries, inventory reserve analyses, and handle all aspects of the month end close related to Inventory/COGS to inventory balances are accurate and properly reflected in accordance with GAAP + Analyze standard costing, labor, overhead, manufacturing variances, and margins at the product and batch level + Update and maintain cost data tied to bills of materials and manufacturing processes + Partner with operations and plant leadership to review expenses, improve cost visibility, and strengthen controls + Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and audit support + Identify opportunities to enhance reporting accuracy, processes, and cost controls Why This Role + High-impact role within a growing manufacturing organization + Strong visibility to operations and leadership + Competitive compensation and benefits Contact Anna Parson at Robert Half if you're a hands-on Cost Accountant looking for a stable, growth-oriented manufacturing opportunity on Long Island or apply today. Requirements + Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance + 5+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment + Strong inventory, standard costing, and variance analysis experience + ERP system experience and advanced Excel skills + Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations and leadership 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) .