Accountant
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Robert Half is seeking an Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in greater Laconia, New Hampshire area. This Accountant role centers on inventory and cost performance, helping ensure sound financial controls, accurate reporting, and meaningful analysis for cross-functional leaders. The Accountant position also contributes to close activities, planning processes, and operational decision-making by translating data into actionable financial insight. This client will train an Accountant or a Sr. Accountant on Cost Accounting if you have worked in a manufacturing company prior and want to learn Cost Accounting.
Responsibilities:
• Monitor inventory-related financial activity and help maintain accurate records in alignment with company policies and internal controls.
• Investigate production order variances, identify the drivers behind cost differences, and coordinate follow-up actions with the appropriate teams.
• Review scrap transactions, inventory adjustments, and invoice pricing discrepancies to confirm accuracy and process corrections when needed.
• Perform product cost evaluations and margin analysis to support profitability reviews and business decisions.
• Prepare labor-related cost updates and complete recurring settlement activity for production orders.
• Contribute to daily, weekly, and month-end reporting by delivering timely analysis and clear financial summaries.
• Provide operations leadership with key performance measures and interpret results to support ongoing performance improvement.
• Assist the sales organization with cost estimates and product line margin information for commercial planning.
• Partner with the controller on cost management initiatives, financial analysis, accounting procedures, and audit support, including finance and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Qualifications:
Compensation
$65,000.00-$95,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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