• Cost Accountant

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Lowell, MA)


    Description

    We’re working with a growing, private equity–backed manufacturing company in Lowell, MA. They are looking to hire a Cost Accountant to join their team and play a key role in analyzing and reporting cost information to support decision-making, pricing strategies, and financial reporting.

     

    This role is ideal for someone with cost accounting experience in a manufacturing/production environment who enjoys working cross-functionally and wants to join a stable, growing organization with a great culture.

     

    Why This Opportunity Stands Out

     

    + Casual, relaxed environment (jeans in the office!)

    + Outstanding benefits package – Employer pays over 87% of premiums, effective day 1

    + Example: for single coverage → health insurance under $110/month, dental around $7/month, vision around $6/month

    + 401k with match after 6 months

    + 3 weeks of vacation + company-wide shutdowns during the week of July 4th and between Christmas & New Year’s (finance team may cover a couple of days for critical tasks)

    + Longstanding, PE-backed company with growth and stability

    Key Responsibilities

    + Partner with operations and supply chain to ensure accuracy of inventory and production data in the ERP system

    + Analyze inventory and cost transactions, ensuring proper recording and allocation

    + Perform inventory valuation and reconciliation

    + Provide detailed cost analysis, forecasts, and reporting to identify efficiency opportunities

    + Handle month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations

    + Analyze bills of material, update product & standard costs, and calculate actual overhead rates

    + Forecast, plan, and record variable costs (raw materials, labor, operations)

    + Recommend cost-effective solutions and improvements

     

    Compensation: $90,000 – $110,000

    Requirements

    What You Bring

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

    + 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing/production environment

    + Strong knowledge of GAAP

    + Proficiency with ERP systems (Epicor preferred) and Microsoft Office

    + Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)

    + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

    + Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively

     

    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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