Description Are you an experienced Cost Accountant with a strong background in manufacturing and expertise in standard costing methods? Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join their team. This Cost Accountant role is critical in driving accurate cost analysis, supporting decision-making, and optimizing operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities + Cost Accounting: Develop, maintain, and analyze standard cost models and processes to ensure accurate costing of products and inventory. + Financial Reporting: Provide detailed cost analysis, variance reports, and profitability assessments to management, highlighting trends, insights, and recommendations. + Inventory Valuation: Oversee inventory accounting processes, including reconciliation and valuation, ensuring proper alignment with standard costing principles. + Manufacturing Analysis: Collaborate with operations and production teams to monitor actual costs versus standard costs and investigate variances to identify opportunities for process improvement. + Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing cost estimates and financial insights. + Compliance and Accuracy: Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies related to cost accounting and inventory. + ERP Utilization: Leverage ERP systems to gather and analyze production data and streamline costing processes. + Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production, procurement, and management teams to support cost control initiatives and decision-making. For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054. Requirements Education: + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA/CMA certification is preferred but not required. Experience: + Minimum of 5+ years of proven experience in cost accounting, specifically utilizing standard costing methods. + Prior experience in the manufacturing industry is required. Technical Skills: + Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics). + Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced functions for data analysis (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros). + Familiarity with inventory management systems and financial reporting tools. Attributes: + Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. + Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage competing deadlines. + Robust communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams. 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) .