Description Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join their team in Los Angeles, California. This role is essential in overseeing cost accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and analyzing manufacturing variances in a standard cost environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cost accounting processes and contribute to improving system efficiency while supporting audits and inventory management. Responsibilities: • Perform detailed analysis and closure of high volumes of manufacturing work orders daily. • Add and maintain standard costs for new parts within the cost accounting system. • Generate thorough analyses of manufacturing variances on a weekly and monthly basis. • Provide essential data and documentation for internal and external audit requests. • Support manufacturing management by preparing specialized fiscal reports and data as requested. • Assist in physical inventory processes, quarterly inventory audits, and addressing cycle count issues. • Participate in month-end closing activities, including processing journal entries and reconciliations. • Collaborate on system improvements and resolve issues within the standard cost accounting framework. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, and Word; experience with Excel Macros or Power Query is a plus. • Understanding of manufacturing methods and processes, particularly in high-technology environments. • Knowledge of Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) standards. FOR IMMEDIATE CONFIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION please apply to this posting and email your resume to Pam Allen 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. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 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) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .