Cost Accounting Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is partnering with a well-established, locally recognized organization to hire a Cost Accounting Analyst for a unique, operations-focused role. This position blends accounting fundamentals with heavy data analysis, supporting high-volume production, inventory, and cost tracking processes. This is a direct-hire, on-site opportunity in the Albany, NY area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and reconcile production volume, inventory usage, shrink, and cost data
• Process and validate high-volume transactional data, ensuring accuracy across systems
• Manage weekly/monthly payments and reporting tied to production and procurement activity
• Prepare large-scale monthly reporting, including regulatory submissions and detailed reconciliations
• Review and resolve discrepancies across data sources (e.g., operational inputs, lab data, tickets)
• Support month-end close with journal entries and account analysis (limited traditional accounting)
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to address payment and reporting inquiries
• Identify process improvements and enhance reporting efficiency

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000

• At least 2 years of experience in accounting, cost accounting, inventory analysis, or a similarly operations-focused finance role.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence working with substantial datasets and detailed reporting.

• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to interpret trends, investigate discrepancies, and solve data-related problems.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling financial records, reconciliations, and transaction reviews.

• Ability to manage responsibilities independently within a structured, metrics-driven work environment.

• Background in manufacturing, inventory-intensive, or high-volume operational settings is helpful, though not required.

• Familiarity with month-end close support, account reconciliation, and financial reporting processes.

For more information or confidential consideration, please reach out to Hayden Bauer.