Cost Accountant

Robert Half • Sparks, NV • 1w ago

Description

Ricky Pasquet with Robert Half Finance & Accounting Permanent Placement is recruiting for an experienced Cost Accountant. In this role, you will support product costing, inventory accuracy, and financial reporting while partnering with operations and planning teams to improve cost visibility and business performance. The position is well suited for someone who combines strong analytical ability with hands-on manufacturing accounting experience and a focus on accuracy, controls, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Maintain product cost structures within the ERP system by reviewing master data, validating costing logic, and keeping standards current.

Analyze manufacturing, inventory, purchasing, and absorption variances, identify root causes, and share actionable findings with business partners.

Evaluate raw material cost performance by comparing standard and actual results and highlighting trends that affect production costs.

Support monthly close activities tied to manufacturing operations, including production settlements, inventory-related entries, and reconciliation tasks.

Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations to confirm that production and inventory transactions are recorded correctly.

Assist with manufacturing and supply chain reporting by compiling financial data, interpreting results, and communicating meaningful insights.

Review supplier invoices related to raw materials, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate follow-up to resolve issues promptly.

Contribute to internal control, audit, and policy support activities by providing documentation, answering inquiries, and helping strengthen accounting procedures.

Partner with cross-functional teams on process improvement efforts involving supply chain, warehouse, maintenance, and manufacturing transactions connected to the general ledger.

Requirements

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

4-6 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and standard cost accounting practices.

Experience using ERP platforms for cost accounting; particularly SAP.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, including strong data analysis capability.

Ability to work effectively with both office-based teams and plant operations personnel.

Strong communication, collaboration, and independent problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage confidential information appropriately.

Experience with inventory, warehouse, stock management, or global cross-functional operations 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.

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.

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