Robert Half is looking for a cost accountant to join our client! This critical Cost Accountant role is responsible for the ongoing analysis of product cost, development of new product cost and margin analysis. You will also work closely with the sales teams and senior financial management team to establish customer pricing. This position is for a talented Cost Accountant looking for a company experiencing substantial growth.Major responsibilities- Create and manage the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization- Interpret data collected and record detailed results- Perform internal cost audits- Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs- Abide by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements- Determine any changes in cost by analyzing any changes in services or goods provided- Maintain the cycle count program and take physical inventory- Make estimates of new and proposed product costs- Assist in audits and general ledger preparation- Collect data and plan projects to decide costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor usage, waste- Carry out variance analysis such as Purchase Price to Cost variance, cost revaluation, Invoice to PO price variances and work order variances- Implement standardized costing methodology for all domestic plants- Create reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services- Recommend costs and cost savings based on analysis