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Description We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Modesto, California. In this long-term contract role, you will play a critical part in managing and maintaining cost accounting processes to ensure compliance with corporate policies and standards. This position will involve working closely with various departments, including operations and production teams, to analyze costs, manage inventory, and provide insights to support decision-making. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with operations teams to develop labor cost targets and align key performance indicators (KPIs) with financial plans. - Maintain and update standard costs in Bill of Materials and ensure the accuracy of cost data. - Monitor production costs, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions to address inefficiencies or discrepancies. - Provide detailed financial reports to plant management, highlighting production costs, variances, and trends. - Partner with production teams to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. - Assist in preparing financial forecasts, budgets, and plans for production costs, labor, and overhead expenses. - Analyze inventory levels, investigate discrepancies, and support inventory control efforts to resolve issues. - Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements by adhering to established processes and assisting with audits. - Manage and reconcile fixed assets, leases, and capital asset requests for the plant. - Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing activities, including journal entry preparation and account reconciliation. Requirements - A minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting or a related field. - Strong proficiency in accounting software systems and ERP platforms, such as SAP. - Solid understanding of standard cost accounting principles and financial analysis. - Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for data analysis. - Familiarity with auditing practices and compliance requirements such as Sarbanes-Oxley. - Experience with budgeting processes, inventory management, and variance analysis. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. - Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate financial insights clearly. 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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 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 ( .

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