Description We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. This long-term contract position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in cost analysis and manufacturing accounting. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, analyzing production costs, and supporting management with actionable insights. Responsibilities: • Prepare journal entries and perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting. • Conduct variance analyses to identify cost discrepancies and provide insights for improvement. • Review and record revenues, commissions, and expenses on a monthly basis. • Develop comprehensive cost and pricing models, including labor, material, overhead costs, and capacity planning impacts. • Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly production runs to summarize cost impacts and identify trends. • Communicate production cost updates to management, highlighting areas for potential improvement. • Update annual price lists based on projected costs for various channels, including school bids and retail. • Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and examining account information. • Manage fixed asset accounting and assist with regulatory filings, audits, and tax submissions. • Document and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance and support financial security. Requirements • Proven experience in cost accounting, particularly within a manufacturing environment. • Strong knowledge of standard cost accounting principles and cost analysis techniques. • Proficiency in developing cost models and analyzing production data. • Familiarity with fixed asset accounting and regulatory filings. • Ability to reconcile accounts, including bank accounts and payroll. • Excellent communication skills to report findings and collaborate with management. • High level of proficiency with accounting software and tools. • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain financial confidentiality. 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .