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Cost Accounting Manager

Robert Half
Cerritos, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2026

Robert Half – A world leader in specialized talent solutions and business consulting

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with a passion for analyzing costs and driving operational efficiency? We’re working with a dynamic and growing company in need of a Cost Accountant to join their team. This organization values innovation, collaboration, and precision, and they’re offering a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional like you to shine.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and analyze cost reports to support management in making informed business decisions.
  • Maintain and manage cost accounting systems to ensure accurate classification of costs.
  • Perform variance analysis by comparing actual costs to budgeted/forecasted costs and provide actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with operations and production teams to monitor standard costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Oversee inventory valuation, tracking cost of goods sold (COGS), and related adjustments.
  • Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and internal company policies.
  • Develop and enhance procedures to improve efficiency in cost accounting practices.

Salary : $110,000 - $120,000

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