Cost Accountant

Sr. Cost Accountant – Manufacturing

Hauppauge, Long Island, NY

Anna Parson at Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company in Hauppauge seeking a Sr. Cost Accountant . This role will support inventory accuracy, cost analysis, and operational decision-making in a fast-paced production environment.

As the Sr. Cost Accountant, you will:

Prepare inventory accounting reconciliations, rollforwards, journal entries, inventory reserve analyses, and handle all aspects of the month end close related to Inventory/COGS to inventory balances are accurate and properly reflected in accordance with GAAP

Analyze standard costing, labor, overhead, manufacturing variances, and margins at the product and batch level

Update and maintain cost data tied to bills of materials and manufacturing processes

Partner with operations and plant leadership to review expenses, improve cost visibility, and strengthen controls

Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and audit support

Identify opportunities to enhance reporting accuracy, processes, and cost controls

Why This Role

High-impact role within a growing manufacturing organization

Strong visibility to operations and leadership

Competitive compensation and benefits

Contact Anna Parson at Robert Half if you’re a hands-on Cost Accountant looking for a stable, growth-oriented manufacturing opportunity on Long Island or apply today.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

5+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment

Strong inventory, standard costing, and variance analysis experience

ERP system experience and advanced Excel skills

Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations and leadership

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