AP/Cost Accountant

Robert Half • Lakeville, MN • 3h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented AP/Cost Accountant to support accounting operations in Lakeville, Minnesota. This position plays an important role in managing payables, maintaining reliable cost and inventory data, and contributing to accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-moving environment, collaborates well across departments, and brings strong analytical and organizational skills to daily responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

Manage the full vendor invoice process, including review, coding, matching supporting documents, and timely payment preparation.

Maintain product cost data by evaluating material, labor, and overhead components to support accurate inventory valuation and reporting.

Examine production and operating cost trends, highlight variances, and provide insights that help improve financial performance.

Reconcile inventory activity, investigate discrepancies, and assist with count adjustments to keep records aligned with physical balances.

Prepare cost-related analyses and accounting schedules for leadership review and month-end close activities.

Review bills of materials and routing details to confirm costing inputs are complete and accurate.

Support periodic updates to standard costs, account reconciliations, and year-end audit requests tied to inventory and financial records.

Work with vendors and internal teams to resolve billing issues, clear outstanding balances, and maintain accurate supplier documentation.

Assist with check runs, electronic disbursements, bank reconciliations, 1099 reporting, and other general accounting tasks as needed. Requirements - Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or comparable relevant experience.

At least 3 years of accounting experience with direct involvement in accounts payable activities.

Working knowledge of core accounting practices and financial reporting fundamentals.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.

Strong attention to accuracy with the ability to manage deadlines and maintain precision across multiple priorities.

Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Experience in manufacturing, cost accounting, or inventory accounting environments is preferred.

Familiarity with journal entries, account reconciliations, standard costing, and inventory valuation is a plus.

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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