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Cost Accountant

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Robert Half

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Location:
United States, Newberg

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Category:
Finance

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

This role is essential for overseeing cost analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cost accounting principles and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Job Responsibility:

  • Analyze and maintain standard costs for products and components to ensure accurate financial data
  • Monitor manufacturing variances and inventory valuation, providing timely reports and insights
  • Support month-end and year-end financial close processes, specifically in cost accounting functions
  • Conduct detailed financial analyses to guide strategic business decisions
  • Evaluate trends, costs, revenues, and commitments to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Prepare comprehensive financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
  • Assist in the creation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
  • Perform budget-to-actual variance analysis and deliver actionable recommendations
  • Collaborate with department leaders to align financial objectives and streamline reporting processes
  • Utilize tools like Microsoft Query, Excel, and Power BI to develop dashboards and automate reporting for real-time decision-making

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
  • familiarity with Power BI and Microsoft Query is a plus
  • Demonstrated expertise in standard cost accounting and financial analysis
  • Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have:

Familiarity with Power BI and Microsoft Query

What we offer:
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 18, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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