Sr. Cost Accountant

Description

Robert Half Management Resources is currently looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support a contract to hire engagement with a client in Columbus, Ohio. In this role, you will play a key part in analyzing and managing manufacturing costs for custom-engineered products. This role will be based 100% onsite at the client's facility in Columbus. Contract duration is expected to last at least 3 months.

Responsibilities:

- Analyze and maintain accurate product costs and bills of materials (BOMs) to ensure financial accuracy.

- Provide detailed cost data to support pricing strategies, quoting processes, and profitability analysis.

- Monitor and evaluate material, labor, and overhead costs, identifying trends and potential areas for improvement.

- Perform inventory valuation and reconcile inventory accounts to maintain integrity in financial reporting.

- Prepare and present cost variance and margin reports, investigating and explaining discrepancies.

- Collaborate with teams across production, engineering, purchasing, and project management to ensure cost efficiency.

- Support month-end close processes, compliance requirements, and internal audits.

- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost accounting practices.

- Assist in margin analysis for project-based manufacturing operations.

- Contribute to estimating and quoting processes by providing accurate cost projections.

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- At least 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.

- Proficiency in standard and job costing, including BOMs, routings, and advanced Excel skills.

- Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail, with the capacity to work effectively in both office and plant settings.

- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

- Familiarity with Global Shop Solutions or similar ERP systems is preferred.

- Experience in custom manufacturing or engineered-to-order products is a plus.

- Ability to support quoting, estimating, and project margin analysis.

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