Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our client's team. This role is integral to ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, supporting inventory costing, and driving process improvements across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach to working with various departments. Responsibilities: • Complete month-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheets, and performing internal controls across multiple entities. • Review and oversee journal entries submitted by plant finance teams for accuracy before entering them into the company system. • Manage inventory costing processes, including handling ad hoc requests from manufacturing plants and supporting new product development projects. • Assist with the annual calculation and validation of inventory standard costs. • Analyze inventory costs to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and support audits related to materials, labor, overhead, and bill of materials. • Collaborate with accounting and non-accounting teams to improve processes and enhance the accuracy of financial reporting. • Communicate findings and insights effectively to colleagues and leadership through both verbal and written channels. • Provide support for special projects and ad-hoc financial requests. • Take on additional responsibilities as needed Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent relevant experience is strongly preferred. • CPA or CMA certification or active candidacy is desirable. • Previous experience in accounting or related training is preferred. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is required. • Familiarity with Power BI is preferred. • Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, including standard costs and bill of materials. • Proven ability to manage general ledger activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to review and audit financial data effectively. 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) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .