Cost Accountant Job at Robert Half, Modesto, CA

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  • Robert Half
  • Modesto, CA

Job Description

Description Join an industry-leading organization as a Cost Accounting Analyst for a long-term contract role! This hands-on, high-impact role offers exciting opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams, improve processes, and provide valuable financial insights. Key Responsibilities: + Cost Analysis and Reporting: Manage cost accounting functions, including Bill of Material (BOM) updates, variance analysis, and delivering detailed costing reports for plant management. + Business Insights: Identify cost reduction opportunities by analyzing KPIs related to production costs, inventory management, and operational efficiency. + Financial Planning: Support the creation of forecasts and budgets for production, labor, and overhead costs while aligning with market trends and business needs. + Inventory and Audit Management: Analyze inventory levels, reconcile discrepancies, and assist with internal audit processes and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). + Capital and Fixed Asset Oversight: Manage capital requests, fixed assets, and leases while ensuring accurate royalties and maintenance expense planning. Qualifications: + Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management. + 3-5 years of relevant experience, CPG industry strongly preferred. + Strong skills in Microsoft Excel; SAP knowledge highly preferred. + Detail-oriented with excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. + Proven ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209.232.1991. Requirements Qualifications: + Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management. + 3-5 years of relevant experience, CPG industry strongly preferred. + Strong skills in Microsoft Excel; SAP knowledge highly preferred. + Detail-oriented with excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. + Proven ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 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 to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 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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