Description We are offering an exciting opportunity with our dynamic Manufacturing client to recruit a Sr. Cost Accountant to be based in Dallas, Texas. In this role, you will be tackling cost accounting tasks for leading national plant conducting extensive cost audits and providing crucial cost-related data for business decisions. For immediate consideration, please send your resume to Carol Nichols, SVP Robert Half Finance and Accounting, to carol.nichols@roberthalf.C0M. .Job Overview: We are seeking a professional cost accountant with expertise in managing accounts for large and complex areas. The role involves monitoring, analyzing, and regularly updating costs. You'll conduct audits, examine discrepancies, and analyze changes in product design and manufacturing methods. The successful candidate will be the key resource for colleagues regarding cost accounting and lead project-based work.Key Responsibilities:
Capture, classify, and analyze cost data.
Monitor, prepare and analyze inventory reserves, material savings, variances, etc.
Conduct cost audits; verify accounts payable costs.
Lead and coordinate efforts for audits, internally and externally.
Implement cost accounting methods and procedures.
Prepare monthly KPI metrics and cost estimates for new products.
Act as a primary resource for site accountants and controllers relating to cost accounting.Requirements Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance, with 3-8+ years’ experience in cost accounting. Manufacturing experience and CPA certification preferred. Candidates should be proficient in cost accounting methods and software. Candidates should possess excellent analytical and financial skills, attention to detail, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.This is an amazing opportunity at one of the Company's top facilities nationally, with $300-400M in revenue. Known for exceptional growth, 2023 was a record year, and 2024 is on pace. Our client's leadership operates in Dallas, offering multiple opportunities for the right candidate to excel and advance.For immediate consideration, please send your resume to Carol Nichols, SVP Robert Half Finance and Accounting, to carol.nichols@roberthalf.C0M. 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.© 2024 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) .