Sr. Cost Accountant

Robert Half is partnering with a northeast Iowa manufacturer in search of an experienced Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance activities. This position focuses on analyzing product costs, maintaining accurate standard costing, and delivering financial insight that helps improve operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and can translate detailed data into practical recommendations for business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to provide clear insight into manufacturing performance.
• Maintain and review standard cost structures to ensure accurate product costing and reliable financial reporting.
• Partner with operations and finance teams to investigate cost variances and identify underlying business drivers.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc cost analysis reports that support budgeting, forecasting, and management decisions.
• Monitor inventory valuation and reconcile cost-related data to maintain accuracy across accounting records.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and spending trends to recommend opportunities for improved cost control and efficiency.