Sr. Cost Accountant

Robert Half • Long Beach, CA • 5h ago

Description

Robert Half is actively recruiting for a knowledgeable and accomplished Senior Cost Accountant/ Consultant with deep Manufacturing experience to support our publicly traded Aerospace client. This Cost consultant will assist with month end close, inventory accounting, and general ledger activities. This opportunity will be onsite located in Long Beach. CA.

This role is ideal for a highly skilled Manufacturing accounting consultant who can quickly contribute and operate independently in a fast paced Aerospace environment

Responsibilities

Support month end close activities and financial reporting

Manage inventory accounting, reconciliations, and variance analysis

Analyze manufacturing costs, standard costing, labor, and overhead variances

Assist with general ledger accounting

Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules

Partner with operations to ensure accurate inventory and cost reporting

Identify and implement process improvements where appropriate

Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central or similar ERP systems

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience

Strong understanding of inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing variances

Experience supporting month end close in a manufacturing environment

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required

CPA or MBA preferred, but not required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision

Extensive Aerospace/ Manufacturing or publicly traded company experience ( must have)

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

At least 5 years of experience in Cost accounting within a Manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard cost methodology, and variance analysis.

Proven experience contributing to month-end close and financial reporting processes.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and account support.

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results with limited oversight.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across accounting and operations teams.

Experience in aerospace or a publicly traded company environment is preferred.

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.

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