Cost Accountant

Robert Half • Hawthorne, CA • 2h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing team in Hawthorne, California. In this role, you will play a crucial part in analyzing and managing costs, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting key business operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting, combined with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Conduct detailed job cost analysis and variance evaluations to support financial reporting and operational decisions.

Manage standard cost accounting systems, including work order variances and reserve analyses.

Perform month-end close activities, such as account reconciliations and journal entries, to ensure accurate financial records.

Lead physical inventory processes and provide support for year-end audits and testing.

Prepare variance explanations for financial statements and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyze data and create insightful reports.

Collaborate on projects and audits, providing flexibility to meet deadlines, including occasional holiday work.

Support asset management tasks, including fixed asset tracking and reporting.

Ensure adherence to US GAAP standards and assist in maintaining financial statement accuracy. Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Minimum of 4 years of experience in job cost analysis within a manufacturing environment.

Proficiency in standard cost accounting systems and variance analysis.

Hands-on experience with month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and journal entries.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.

Strong understanding of financial statements, internal controls, and US GAAP.

Experience with inventory management and audit preparation.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

For confidential consideration, please send resume to Brittany.Chapman@RobertHalf.c0m or apply directly - you can also call Brittany at (310) 719-1400. If you are already working with a recruiter from Robert Half, please contact him or her directly to expedite your candidacy for this role.

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.

Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 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.

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