Sr. Cost Accountant

Robert Half is actively recruiting for a knowledgeable and accomplished Senior Cost Accountant/ Consultant with deep Manufacturing experience to support our publicly traded Aerospace client. This Cost consultant will assist with month end close, inventory accounting, and general ledger activities. This opportunity will be onsite located in Long Beach. CA.

This role is ideal for a highly skilled Manufacturing accounting consultant who can quickly contribute and operate independently in a fast paced Aerospace environment

Responsibilities

* Support month end close activities and financial reporting

* Manage inventory accounting, reconciliations, and variance analysis

* Analyze manufacturing costs, standard costing, labor, and overhead variances

* Assist with general ledger accounting

* Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules

* Partner with operations to ensure accurate inventory and cost reporting

* Identify and implement process improvements where appropriate

* Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central or similar ERP systems

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

* 5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience

* Strong understanding of inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing variances

* Experience supporting month end close in a manufacturing environment

* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required

* CPA or MBA preferred, but not required

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision

* Extensive Aerospace/ Manufacturing or publicly traded company experience ( must have)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in Cost accounting within a Manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard cost methodology, and variance analysis.

• Proven experience contributing to month-end close and financial reporting processes.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and account support.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results with limited oversight.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across accounting and operations teams.

• Experience in aerospace or a publicly traded company environment is preferred.

Compensation

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