Senior Cost Accountant

Description

Job Title:

Senior Cost Accountant

Location:

New Haven County, CT (Hybrid, 3 days in office)

Position Type:
Full-Time / Permanent

Recruiter Contact:
Abby Harpp - abby.harpp@roberthalf

Job Reference: AH

We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support a dynamic manufacturing environment. This individual will play a key role in cost structure development, indirect rate analysis, and financial reporting, partnering closely with Operations and Finance to ensure accuracy, compliance, and actionable insight. This role is well-suited for a cost accounting professional with experience in regulated environments who is comfortable with standard costing, inventory, indirect rates, and government-facing reporting or compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Own site cost accounting (accumulation, analysis, reporting)

+ Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close

+ Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and cost reporting

+ Maintain standard costing; support cost rolls and BOM reviews

+ Ensure accuracy of inventory, WIP, and COGS

+ Perform variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and partner with Ops on root cause

+ Develop and monitor indirect rates and cost pools (labor, overhead, G&

A)

+ Assist with audits; maintain internal controls and cost documentation

+ Identify process improvements and cost efficiencies

+ Provide financial insights to support decision-making

Requirements

Required Qualifications &

Experience:

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

+ 3-5+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing

+ Strong knowledge of standard costing and variance analysis

+

Experience with indirect rates and cost allocation

+ Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close

+ Exposure to government or regulated environments preferred

+ Experience supporting audits and financial reporting

+ Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

+ Cross-functional partnership with Operations and Finance

If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more, please email your resume to abby.harpp@roberthalf and reference AH.

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Why You'll Love This Role / Company:

+ High-impact cost accounting role with visibility into operations and leadership

+ Exposure to a complex manufacturing environment with government-related elements

+ Strong cross-functional collaboration across finance and operations

+ Opportunity to deepen experience in cost structure, inventory, and indirect rate analysis

+ Stable organization with a collaborative team environment

+ Hybrid schedule with flexibility and a modern office setting

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