Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Snyder, Nebraska. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting financial operations, including cost analysis, inventory management, forecasting, and month-end closing procedures. This position reports directly to the Controller and offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making through accurate financial reporting and compliance. Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain material, labor, freight, and overhead cost standards, while performing monthly variance analyses. • Prepare financial performance reports and sales forecasts to support business planning and decision-making. • Oversee inventory pricing and cost management, while conducting regular audits to ensure data accuracy. • Reconcile monthly freight costs to ensure alignment between projections and actual payments. • Ensure compliance with all applicable government tax regulations and reporting requirements. • Prepare standard journal entries for month-end closing, complete variance analyses, and generate required financial reports. • Collaborate with the sales team to support pricing negotiations and adjustments for customers. • Participate in physical inventory counts, execute cost roll updates, and manage year-end inventory reporting. • Assist in preparing annual budgets and monthly/quarterly forecasts, providing financial insights as needed. • Support the cycle count program by ensuring completeness and accuracy, and resolve invoicing discrepancies through three-way match reconciliation. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience. • At least three years of accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications. • Demonstrated ability to manage projects, solve problems, and implement process improvements effectively. • Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization. • Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, including standard costing and variance analysis. • Preferred: Background in supply chain accounting. 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) .