Description We are seeking a Cost Accountant to join our team in Livermore, California. You'll be an integral part of our team, responsible for maintaining the integrity of inventory cost data, reviewing and monitoring potential obsolete and excess inventory, and assisting in the budget and forecasting processes. This role is crucial in ensuring accurate pricing of our products and maintaining standard material costs and rates. Responsibilities: • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of inventory cost data through diligent tracking and updating. • Maintain standard material costs and rates, including an annual evaluation of tiered pricing and purchasing patterns. • Actively monitor potential obsolete and excess inventory, and calculate the necessary reserves for management’s review. • Review labor and overhead rates periodically to ensure the proper pricing of our products. • Prepare and distribute actual to budget cost center reports, inventory-related reports, and other miscellaneous month-end management reports. • Collaborate with Operations on variance review as necessary and distribute PPV and WO Variance reports for review and sign off. • Assist in periodic inventory counts and evaluate the adequacy of the inventory count program. • Prepare the month-end cost accounting journal entries and monthly reconciliation of perpetual inventory to the general ledger. • Conduct the quarterly warranty reserve analysis for management review and prepare monthly reconciliations of various general ledger accounts. • Prepare all inventory-related reports and assist in the budget and forecasting processes as it pertains to cost of goods and manufacturing expenses. • Handle accounting projects that will be assigned from time to time. • Prepare quarterly and year-end audit documentation, based on requests received from our audit partners. Requirements • Must hold a minimum of 3 years of experience in a Cost Accounting role. • Proficient in the use of Accounting Software Systems. • Experience with ADP - Financial Services is required. • Familiarity with Crystal Reports is beneficial. • Must have a working knowledge of Epicor. • Experience with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning is essential. • Ability to manage a variety of Accounting Functions. • Proven experience with Accounts Payable (AP). • Should have a background in Auditing. • Familiarity with Budget Processes is necessary. • Proficient in managing Cash Activity. • Experience with Annual Standard Cost is required. • Must have knowledge in Inventory Accounting. • Proficiency in Inventory Analysis is necessary. • Experience with Cost - Standard is essential. • Must have a thorough understanding of Cost Accounting. • Ability to perform Cost Analysis is required. 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) .