Description Dawoud Kazimee with Robert Half is looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Newberg, Oregon. This role is essential for overseeing cost analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cost accounting principles and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Responsibilities: • Analyze and maintain standard costs for products and components to ensure accurate financial data. • Monitor manufacturing variances and inventory valuation, providing timely reports and insights. • Support month-end and year-end financial close processes, specifically in cost accounting functions. • Conduct detailed financial analyses to guide strategic business decisions. • Evaluate trends, costs, revenues, and commitments to identify opportunities for improvement. • Prepare comprehensive financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. • Assist in the creation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. • Perform budget-to-actual variance analysis and deliver actionable recommendations. • Collaborate with department leaders to align financial objectives and streamline reporting processes. • Utilize tools like Microsoft Query, Excel, and Power BI to develop dashboards and automate reporting for real-time decision-making. Please reach out to Dawoud Kazimee with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013262369 Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field. • Minimum of 3 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; familiarity with Power BI and Microsoft Query is a plus. • Demonstrated expertise in standard cost accounting and financial analysis. • Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 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 “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .