Description Responsibilities + Own key components of the month-end close, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations + Analyze manufacturing cost and inventory variances and translate data into clear insights for leadership and operations partners + Maintain and manage standard costing data, including leading annual cost roll activities and ongoing updates + Oversee inventory accounting activities, including physical inventory counts, reconciliations, and variance investigation + Maintain fixed asset records, ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation, and asset tracking + Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts and proactively identify and resolve issues + Support budgeting, forecasting, and internal reporting through thoughtful analysis and collaboration + Partner with procurement, operations, and plant teams to ensure costs are captured accurately and consistently + Play a key role in internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and supporting compliance with GAAP and internal controls + Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and streamline accounting workflows + Serve as a go-to resource for accounting questions and provide guidance to junior team members as needed Requirements Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field + Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting + Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory accounting + Confidence working in Excel and ERP systems, with the ability to analyze and interpret data + A detail-oriented mindset paired with the ability to see the bigger picture + Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally with non-finance partners 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) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .