Senior Cost Accountant

Description We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Houston, Texas. This position plays an important role in evaluating production costs, maintaining accurate inventory reporting, and supporting timely financial close activities. The role works closely with operations and supply chain partners to improve margin visibility, strengthen reporting accuracy, and contribute to ongoing process enhancements. Responsibilities: - Examine production spending, inventory movement, and cost fluctuations to highlight trends and support informed business decisions. - Contribute to monthly and year-end accounting activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and helping ensure accurate financial results. - Maintain inventory costing records, review valuation accuracy, and assist with cycle counts as well as full physical inventory procedures. - Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to provide insight into manufacturing performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability. - Support planning activities by assisting with budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis related to plant and product costs. - Recommend improvements to accounting workflows and help reinforce internal controls across cost and inventory processes. - Use ERP data and reporting tools to monitor standard costs, work-in-process balances, and variance activity within the manufacturing environment. For confidential consideration, send your resume to Esti.Castresana@Roberthalf.c0m. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline. - At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting. - Hands-on knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis. - Proficiency in Excel with the ability to analyze data and build meaningful financial reports. - Experience working with ERP systems, including required familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP. - Understanding of work-in-process accounting and manufacturing cost structures. - Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate financial insights clearly. For confidential consideration, send your resume to Esti.Castresana@Roberthalf.c0m. 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .