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Cost Accountant

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Robert Half

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Location:
United States, Haverhill

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Category:
Finance

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

We are looking for a dedicated and analytical Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing team in Haverhill, Massachusetts. In this role, you will play a key part in analyzing costs, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.

Job Responsibility:

  • Analyze and evaluate manufacturing work orders to ensure accurate costing in line with company methodologies
  • Collect and interpret data on raw materials, labor, and inventory to calculate the true cost of business operations
  • Prepare monthly cost of sales reports by analyzing material, labor, and R&D expenses, and identify variances between standard and actual production costs
  • Support the Accounting Manager with journal entries related to cost of sales and scrap during monthly financial close
  • Maintain and reconcile inventory records using established valuation methods and procedures
  • Assist with internal and external audits by providing accurate and timely documentation as required
  • Investigate cost variances, generate routine and ad hoc financial reports, and offer insights to support strategic decision-making

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • At least 3 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in using Great Plains, SAP, Excel (including advanced functions), PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across various teams
  • Demonstrated expertise in standard cost accounting and cost variance analysis
  • Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver actionable insights
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 06, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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