Senior Cost Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our client's manufacturing team in the Malvern, Pennsylvania area. In this role, you will serve as a critical financial partner to plant and operations leadership, overseeing cost and inventory accounting processes and driving operational and financial decision-making. This position requires a deep understanding of cost analysis, standard costing, and manufacturing performance to ensure accurate financial reporting and informed business decisions. Responsibilities: u2022 Manage key manufacturing cost accounting activities, including monthly closing procedures, transaction reviews, and reconciliations for inventory and cost accounts. u2022 Prepare and validate balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and ensuring compliance with controls. u2022 Review plant-level financial results to ensure accurate reporting and consistency across locations. u2022 Oversee standard costing processes, including updates to standards, governance, and collaboration with operations and supply chain teams to reflect changes in production conditions. u2022 Maintain and verify cost-related master data, such as bills of materials (BOMs), material standards, and transfer pricing. u2022 Analyze and interpret cost and operational variances, providing actionable recommendations to plant and finance leadership. u2022 Develop comprehensive reports on product costs, manufacturing variances, inventory levels, and gross profit performance. u2022 Support budgeting and forecasting activities by building analytical models and conducting cost comparisons for manufacturing performance. u2022 Coordinate physical inventory counts, including planning, execution, reconciliation, and initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy. u2022 Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance production reporting and costing processes while collaborating across departments for aligned decision-making. Requirements u2022 Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment. u2022 Expertise in standard costing, cost analysis, and inventory accounting. u2022 Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems for financial processes and reporting. u2022 Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights. u2022 Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for building and maintaining analytical models. u2022 Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively across teams. u2022 Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. u2022 Knowledge of compliance standards and internal controls within a manufacturing setting. Robert Half is the worldu2019s 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 ( 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. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.

Created: 2026-04-20