Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing cost-related processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting operational improvements. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in cost accounting and a passion for driving financial accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Maintain and improve the standard costing and inventory systems, including cost of goods sold, inventory valuation, bill of materials, and work order variances. • Assist in month-end closing activities, such as preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and analyzing financial statements. • Support the development and review of financial justifications for capital projects, track spending and timing, and report variances against budgets and forecasts. • Generate periodic financial control reports, including inventory and scrap accounting, to monitor plant performance. • Collaborate with the team to resolve issues related to accounts payable and accounts receivable. • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory turns, gross margin, and inventory accuracy. • Assist the controller in updating standard costs, inventory valuations, and conducting annual re-costing processes. • Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations by designing and assessing internal controls and reporting to management. • Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support business decision-making. Requirements • Proven experience in cost accounting, particularly in a manufacturing environment. • Strong knowledge of standard costing and cost analysis methodologies. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software tools. • Familiarity with inventory valuation processes and financial reporting standards. • Ability to analyze variances and provide actionable insights. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for team collaboration. • Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal control design. 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) .