Cost Accountant Job at Robert Half (Ventura)

Cost Accountant

The incumbent reports to Finance Manager. He/ She is responsible for standard co...

Location

Japan , Kofu, Yamanashi

Salary:

5000000.00 - 9000000.00 JPY / Year

Randstad

Expiration Date

July 22, 2026

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 3 years related working experience, preferably in a multinational manufacturing organization or a trading company
Bachelors' Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics related discipline
Good knowledge of standard cost accounting theory, principles & practices
Knowledge of manufacturing processes is an advantage
Commute to work to Kofu at least 4 days a week

Job Responsibility

Standard costing activities related to company's costs system
Analysis of standard cost of the products and their respective contribution margins
Manage the preparation of cost accounting records and implement cost control procedures
Collaborate with different departments for costing related to support finance manager in cost control, planning, forecasting, reporting and product analysis

What we offer

Health insurance
Employee pension insurance
Employment insurance
Saturdays
Sundays
Holidays off

Fulltime

Freelance Lecturer for Controlling and Cost Accounting

To become an adjunct lecturer at a university of applied sciences sharing your k...

Location

Germany , Hamburg

Salary:

Not provided

GUS Germany GmbH

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Relevant professional experience
Place of residence should be in or near Hamburg/Germany
Completed relevant university studies
Teaching experience at universities is preferred
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Organizational skills and willingness to work hard
Experience working in international environments welcome
Must be eligible for freelance work if you are a non-EU citizen, e.g. you have full- or part-time employment or are a full-time registered freelancer

Job Responsibility

Implementation of the course (language of instruction: English), in particular: fundamentals of business models, operational corporate management and requirements for controlling and cost accounting
Classification in the operational accounting system
Terms, definitions and theoretical principles
Cost accounting systems
Cost-type accounting
Cost Centre Accounting
Cost unit accounting
Cost unit time accounting
Break Even Point Analysis
Flexible planned cost accounting

What we offer

An open-ended framework contract as an external lecturer
A varied, innovative and international working environment in collaboration with partner universities and cooperation partners
The chance to develop yourself, both personally and professionally

Parttime

Cost Accountant

As Cost Accountant your role will focus on cost accounting and fixed asset accou...

Location

Canada , Biggar

Salary:

Not provided

AXEREAL SCA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Accounting required
5+ years related accounting work experience
Knowledge of accounting principles
Experience with SAP ERP and Excel (Advanced)
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong written and oral communication skills to connect with a variety of audiences
Demonstrated success supporting manufacturing operations teams as a business partner

Job Responsibility

Establishes and maintains standard cost estimates and bills of materials in SAP system
Ensures timely and accurate monthly financial close with adequate controls and reviews in place
Analyze production costs on a monthly basis against both budget and history to ensure proper accounting treatment
Coordinates fixed asset additions, retirements and assets under construction accounting activities
Coordinate year-end physical inventory count and support plants in monthly cycle counts
Maintain inventory reserve analysis for excess and obsolete inventory. Manage and report on
Develops and maintains cost accounting policies and procedures
Creates reporting and analyses to support the business
Seeks opportunities for improvements in inventory management and cost accounting practices by researching and proposing best-in-class strategies
Development and reporting of pertinent KPIs

What we offer

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package and as part of a global organization can offer career opportunities internationally. As Masters of Malt we want to be a great employer, focusing on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration and health and wellbeing.

Cost Accounting Manager

In this vital role you will be a member of the Global Cost Accounting team that ...

Location

India , Hyderabad

Salary:

Not provided

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate Degree
OR Master’s degree and 8+ years of experience in general accounting
OR Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in general accounting
OR Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience in general accounting
Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA
Audit or Big 4 Public Accounting experience
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Strong technical US GAAP knowledge in Inventory
Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills and be able to bridge culture differences
Detail oriented

Job Responsibility

Update standard costing in the system and support the end-to-end annual standard costing process
Perform and support testing of new projects and business expansions
Support S4 HANA ERP system implementation
Manage and run BOTs
Lead material ledger maintenance and master data support
May perform the inventory accounting for certain Amgen manufacturing sites
Will be accountable to manage and review the work of an outsourced provider that supports this team
May perform and review sophisticated journal entries, general ledger account analysis, and reconciliation for both SAP and consolidation tools as required
Prepare and review audit schedules and answer questions from internal and external auditors
May lead and review accounting and reporting requirements such as: standard costing including absorption tests, and excess capacity analysis among others

Cost Accountant

We are looking for a dedicated and analytical Cost Accountant to join our manufa...

Location

United States , Haverhill

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

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

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Manager, Cost Accounting

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

124800.00 - 156000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
CPA, CMA, or other relevant certification is a strong plus
8+ years of progressive accounting experience
SAP experience is highly preferred, especially in cost, inventory, and production modules
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across teams and influence non-financial stakeholders
Familiarity with business intelligence platforms (eg. Power BI, Tableau, Sigma) is highly desirable
Experience in Aviation or aerospace industry is a plus

Job Responsibility

Lead all cost accounting functions, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
Analyze manufacturing performance by comparing actual costs to standards and identifying drivers of variances
Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and engineering to ensure accurate costing, inventory control, and margin management
Provide strategic insights through in-depth financial and operational analysis to drive profitability and cost control
Own and manage the month-end close process for cost and inventory accounting
Develop, document, and continuously improve cost accounting procedures and internal controls
Lead annual standard cost roll and support budgeting and forecasting efforts related to cost of goods sold (COGS)
Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts to ensure accurate reporting
Act as a key business partner to leadership, bringing a hands-on and solution-oriented approach to complex challenges

Fulltime

Controller

Manufacturing company in the New Britain area is looking for a Controller respon...

Location

United States , New Britain

Salary:

135000.00 USD / Year

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS in Accounting / Finance
MBA highly preferred
5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
strong Cost Accounting experience
ability to analyze complex financial information
previous ERP system implementation experience highly preferred

Job Responsibility

Responsible for month end closing processes and financial reporting
prepare monthly forecasts
ensure P&L accuracy through variance review and account reconciliations
prepare and analyze inventory valuation reports on a monthly basis
responsible for planning, budgeting, and performance reporting of production activities
manage and support annual external audit requests
analyze transactional costing data monthly to ensure data integrity
ensure compliance with miscellaneous activities/requests including quarterly estimated income tax payments, property tax return, sales and use tax return, 1099’s
maintain capital plan budget to actual results
analyze labor and overhead absorption to ensure overhead rates are accurate

What we offer

bonus
strong benefits
medical insurance
vision insurance
dental insurance
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Entry-Level Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Entry-Level Accountant to join our team on ...

Location

United States , Lexington-Fayette

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
candidates with 1-3 years of work experience are encouraged to apply
familiarity with cost accounting principles is preferred
proficiency in basic Excel functions is required
experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
strong ability to perform account reconciliations and bank reconciliations
detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
effective communication skills for vendor and customer interactions
willingness to travel up to 10% for business purposes

Job Responsibility

process accounts payable tasks, including invoice entry, vendor communication, and statement reviews
manage accounts receivable functions such as invoicing, addressing customer inquiries, and handling collections
set up item masters and apply manufacturing cost accounting principles, ensuring accurate variance tracking
assist in preparing for and participating in both internal and external audits
evaluate and refine operational processes to uphold efficiency and compliance standards
conduct regular account reconciliations and bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy
maintain accurate accounting entries and contribute to month-end closing activities
collaborate on special projects and additional duties as assigned
travel as needed up to 10% to support accounting operations or audits

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan
free online training

Fulltime

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