Senior Cost Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Lenoir, North Carolina. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring precise accounting of inventory and cost of goods, while providing key insights to support financial decision-making. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate closely with operations and corporate leaders to drive profitability and efficiency. Responsibilities: - Oversee the accurate accounting of monthly inventory and cost of goods, ensuring compliance with company standards. - Provide financial support for operations, including inventory costing, standard cost valuations, and maintenance of bills of materials and routings. - Contribute to timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closings. - Prepare detailed account reconciliations, journal entries, and respond to audit requests. - Collaborate with operations leaders to analyze margins, review expenses, and recommend strategies for financial growth. - Partner with corporate teams to evaluate monthly operating results and explain variances to enable informed decision-making. - Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecasts, comparing actual results against historical performance and projections. - Support data reconciliation efforts related to system upgrades, ensuring consistency across various environments. - Track financial performance against KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement. - Conduct ad-hoc financial and variance analyses to address specific business needs. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with at least five years of relevant financial or accounting experience. - Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with familiarity in accounting software systems such as Oracle or JD Edwards being advantageous. - Strong business acumen, professionalism, and the ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making. - Proven ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines without direct supervision. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas persuasively and collaborate effectively with colleagues and senior leaders. - Capability to take a broader perspective to understand the impact of decisions beyond immediate tasks. - Expertise in cost accounting, particularly in manufacturing, including standard cost accounting and cost analysis. - Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .