Description Are you skilled in cost analysis and financial management, and passionate about making an impact in the non-profit sector? Our client, a mission-driven organization, is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to help them optimize financial resources and ensure transparency in managing program budgets. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your expertise in accounting with meaningful work that supports the community. Key Responsibilities: + Cost Analysis: Monitor and allocate costs for programs, grants, and operations to ensure compliance with funding requirements. + Budget Management: Collaborate with program managers to create and manage budgets, and track actuals vs. projections across programs. + Grant Reporting: Prepare detailed financial reports for grant providers, including cost breakdowns and expense allocation. + Compliance: Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal, state, and non-profit accounting regulations. + Data Insights: Provide financial insights to leadership by analyzing cost trends and identifying opportunities for operational efficiency. + Internal Controls: Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets, and assist with audit preparations. Requirements + Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or CMA certification preferred. + Experience: 3+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably in the non-profit industry. + Knowledge: Strong familiarity with fund accounting, grant management, and compliance standards specific to non-profits. + Software Proficiency: Experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Fund EZ, or Sage Intacct, and advanced MS Excel skills. + Skills: Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. + Values Alignment: Passion for the mission-driven work of non-profits and a commitment to integrity and accountability. 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) .