Description Cost Accountant – Manufacturing Operations Robert Half is seeking a Cost Accountant to join a dynamic team at a U.S.-based manufacturing plant. This vital role bridges finance and operations, providing critical insights into manufacturing costs, margins, inventory, and variances related to plant activities. If you're detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about driving process improvements, you could be the perfect fit! As a Cost Accountant, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring accurate cost tracking and reporting throughout the manufacturing process. Essential functions include: + Analysis & Reporting: Prepare and analyze manufacturing variances, scrap, product returns, and margins across business units. + Costing Models: Review and improve standard costing, job costing models, and reserve methodologies for greater standardization and efficiency. + Profitability Studies: Conduct research and analytical studies to drive cost savings and identify profitability opportunities. + Process Coordination: Collaborate across departments to streamline operations and align cost-saving goals. + ERP Management: Ensure inventory and cost accuracy within ERP systems for new and existing parts. + Audit Assistance: Support year-end audit and tax reporting requirements. + Cycle Counts & Physical Inventory: Direct and oversee periodic cycle counts and annual physical inventories. + Operational Excellence: Continuously identify and implement best practices to improve processes and efficiency. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. CPA or CMA certification preferred • 3+ years experience in manufacturing cost accounting. • Experience working with ERP systems and strong Microsoft Excel 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) .