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Cost Accountant

Robert Half
Lowell, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2028

Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is a key role supporting operational finance and driving accurate, data-driven decisions across the business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Create and release new product costings in collaboration with Operations and Finance teams
  • Calculate and track overhead costs, providing regular reporting and insights
  • Analyze and report on variances in yield, production, and purchasing
  • Perform inventory cycle count analysis and assist with inventory reporting
  • Oversee and manage the Precious Metals process
  • Conduct ROI analysis and prepare supporting documentation for CAPEX requests
  • Maintain account reconciliations and support SOX compliance as assigned
  • Lead forecasting and budgeting activities for Operations cost centers (expenses, capex, headcount)
  • Prepare and post month-end journal entries
  • Support requests from external auditors during reviews and audits
  • Participate in cross-functional projects, including ERP implementations, system upgrades, and acquisition integrations



Cost Accounting, Manufacturing Cost Accounting, Standard Cost Accounting, Cost - Standard, Cost Analysis

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.



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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.



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Salary : $95,000 - $110,000

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