Description We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Champaign, Illinois. This role is a critical partner to the Plant Manager, providing financial expertise to drive operational efficiency and enhance profitability. The position involves analyzing plant-level financial performance, supporting product-line margin evaluations across North America, and ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with the Plant Manager to oversee and improve plant financial performance, acting as a key financial advisor. • Execute monthly financial close processes, including accruals, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations. • Analyze manufacturing variances and present actionable recommendations to optimize performance. • Manage and maintain standard costing systems, offering cost analysis for both existing and new products. • Conduct product-line margin assessments to support pricing strategies and profitability improvements. • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and business case development to support financial planning efforts. • Monitor inventory valuation and coordinate physical inventory counts to ensure accuracy. • Identify opportunities for cost-saving measures and margin enhancements. • Ensure adherence to internal controls and corporate financial policies. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve cost efficiency. This role will offer a salary between 110K-120K with medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K and paid time-off. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI software to find you great job and candidate matches faster. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting and financial analysis within a manufacturing environment. • Proven ability to work collaboratively with Operations to enhance business performance. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. • Strong attention to detail coupled with exceptional analytical skills. • Experience with JD Edwards or similar enterprise resource planning systems. • Solid understanding of standard costing and manufacturing cost accounting principles. 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. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. 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) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .