Robert Half is currently working with a client looking to fill an interim Senior Cost Accountant position. This contract position will act as the subject matter expert on all costing inquiries and analysis.Your responsibilities in this role- Develop new cost accounting methods and procedures and manage the implementation- Answer to costing queries and prepare explanations and analysis- Assemble and analyze cost reports and costing audits- Perform analysis of standard versus actual costs to identify variances- Investigate costs that seem contrary to experience after analyzing cost records and calculation of unit cost for products or services related to a specific job or project- Ensure all assigned processes, procedures and workflows are completed within corporate guidelines and compliant with internal and external requirements