Cost Accountant
Robert Half Finance & Accounting • Cincinnati, OH • Posted May 02, 2026
About the Role
Description
A well-established organization is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to support accurate product costing, financial analysis, and inventory reporting within a complex operational environment. This role plays a key part in enhancing cost visibility, strengthening controls, and providing actionable insights to support informed business decisions. The ideal candidate will partner cross-functionally to drive operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
Responsibilities:
+ Analyze and maintain standard and actual product costs, including material, labor, and overhead components
+ Prepare detailed cost and variance reports to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
+ Perform inventory analysis, including valuation, reconciliations, and cycle count validation
+ Investigate operational variances and collaborate with business partners to resolve discrepancies
+ Support month-end close activities related to cos...
A well-established organization is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to support accurate product costing, financial analysis, and inventory reporting within a complex operational environment. This role plays a key part in enhancing cost visibility, strengthening controls, and providing actionable insights to support informed business decisions. The ideal candidate will partner cross-functionally to drive operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
Responsibilities:
+ Analyze and maintain standard and actual product costs, including material, labor, and overhead components
+ Prepare detailed cost and variance reports to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
+ Perform inventory analysis, including valuation, reconciliations, and cycle count validation
+ Investigate operational variances and collaborate with business partners to resolve discrepancies
+ Support month-end close activities related to cos...