Cost Accountant
Job in
Hauppauge, Suffolk County, New York, 11788, USA
Listed on 2026-10-20
Listing for:
Robert Half
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-10-20
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Cost Accountant | Hauppauge, Long Island, NY
Anna Parson at Robert Half is partnering with a growing Long Island company to find a sharp, detail-oriented Cost Accountant with a strong background in manufacturing cost and inventory accounting. The Cost Accountant is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional who enjoys driving profitability through accurate costing, reporting, and process improvement.
As the Cost Accountant, you will:
+ Manage standard costing, cost accounting, and inventory valuation processes
+ Analyze product costs, margins, variances, and profitability trends
+ Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and costing structures
+ Perform inventory reconciliations, cycle count analysis, and inventory reporting
+ Partner with operations, procurement, and production teams to improve cost controls
+ Prepare cost analyses, KPIs, and management reports to support business decisions
+ Assist with month-end close, inventory reserves, and financial reporting related to manufacturing operations
Seeking an analytical Cost Accountant with a proactive, hands-on skillset with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate operational data into meaningful financial insights.
Cost Accountant opportunity offers a sharp, collaborative team with a growing company and excellent benefits!
For immediate confidential consideration, contact Anna Parson at Robert Half.
Requirements
Qualifications
+ 7+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
+ Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis, and BOM management
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Experience with margin and profitability analysis
+ Advanced Excel skills and large ERP system experience
+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
+ CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus
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