Cost Accountant
Company: Robert Half
Location: Lumberton
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Robert Half is recruiting for a
talented and analytical Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing
client's team. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate cost
tracking and supporting financial decision-making processes. The
ideal candidate will excel at identifying cost-saving
opportunities, maintaining precise records, and collaborating
across departments to improve operational efficiency.
Responsibilities: • Analyze and evaluate manufacturing costs,
including raw materials, labor, and overhead, to ensure accurate
cost allocation. • Prepare and reconcile detailed cost reports and
inventory valuations to maintain financial accuracy. • Develop and
refine cost accounting systems and procedures to enhance
operational efficiency. • Conduct variance analyses between actual
and standard costs, investigating and explaining any discrepancies.
• Collaborate with teams in production, engineering, and supply
chain to implement cost control strategies. • Assist in the
preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial close
processes. • Provide documentation and support for internal and
external audits related to cost accounting. • Identify
opportunities for cost reductions and recommend process
improvements based on data analysis. • Maintain and update bills of
materials and standard costs within the system to ensure accuracy.
• Support and validate costing processes to align with
organizational standards. For immediate consideration please
contact apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226 •
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is
required. • Minimum of 3 years of cost accounting experience in a
manufacturing setting is preferred. • Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. • Solid
understanding of cost accounting principles and practices. •
Certification in accounting or finance (e.g., CPA, CMA) is highly
desirable. • Prior experience with standard cost accounting methods
and cost analysis techniques.
Keywords: Robert Half, Gulf Port , Cost Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Lumberton, Mississippi
