Description We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Red Wing, Minnesota. As part of the Supply Chain Finance group, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate inventory valuation and cost of goods sold while collaborating closely with various business units, including Manufacturing, Materials, Engineering, and Product Creation. This is a long-term contract position that primarily requires in-office work, with mild flexibility after the onboarding period. Responsibilities: • Conduct standard cost activities to support annual cost rolls, new product costing, and engineering change requests. • Develop accurate product costs by analyzing bill of material structures and collaborating with relevant teams. • Perform detailed reconciliations, transaction error analysis, and corrective journal entries to maintain accurate financial records. • Manage daily and month-end close processes, including variance analysis and financial reviews. • Prepare and ensure accuracy in balance sheet reconciliations, adhering to accounting policies and standards. • Lead verification and reconciliation efforts during annual physical inventory processes. • Collaborate on lean project teams to improve workflows and implement tracking mechanisms for accountability. • Provide audit support by preparing schedules and timely deliverables for annual financial audits. • Partner with manufacturing leaders to drive productivity and analyze metrics across multiple facilities. • Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at streamlining processes and enhancing internal controls. Requirements • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook for financial analysis and reporting. • Demonstrated ability to perform reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis with attention to detail. • Solid understanding of inventory valuation, cost accounting principles, and financial reporting practices. • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders. • Experience with month-end close processes and preparing audit support schedules. • Knowledge of productivity metrics and optimization within manufacturing environments. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines in a dynamic work setting. • Familiarity with US GAAP and compliance standards. 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) .