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Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Stillwater, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining and optimizing our cost accounting systems, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and analyzing cost data to drive informed business decisions. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a meticulous individual to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a robust cost accounting system to ensure precise tracking and reporting of costs.

• Generate and distribute daily production reports, variance analyses, and ad hoc financial summaries.

• Analyze differences between standard and actual costs, providing explanations for variances at the project and part levels.

• Update and verify the accuracy of standard costs and bills of materials (BOMs).

• Deliver actionable insights from data analysis to support strategic business decisions.

• Prepare detailed gross margin reports each month, broken down by customer, product, and job.

• Assess the cost implications of changes to product designs, materials, or manufacturing processes.

• Collect and analyze data related to raw materials, labor, and operational activities to determine true costs.

• Implement and monitor cost control measures to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses.

• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes, including reconciliations and variance analyses. Requirements • At least 5 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

• Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Self-driven with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Willingness and capability to travel between office locations as required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat; experience with SAP is preferred.

• Eagerness to learn and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic work setting.

Robert Half is the world’s 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.

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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.

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