Interim Cost Accountant: TC

Back Interim Cost Accountant Accounting & Finance Tempe , Arizona Temp/Contract Oct 15, 2026 Cost Accountant Sikich is actively building a network of Cost Accounting professionals for current and future opportunities with our manufacturing, distribution, and industrial clients. Whether you're actively exploring a new role or simply interested in staying connected regarding upcoming opportunities, we'd love to hear from you! Responsibilities of a Cost Accountant May Include: Analyzing product, inventory, labor, and overhead costs to support business decision-making Preparing and maintaining standard costs and conducting cost roll-ups Performing inventory accounting, reconciliations, and valuation analysis Supporting month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations Analyzing manufacturing variances and providing insights to operations and finance leadership Partnering with plant leadership to improve cost controls and operational efficiency Our Clients Seek Sikich Consultants Who Can Support Some or All of the Following: Cost accounting activities, including standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and cost allocations Monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations Analysis of manufacturing costs, production performance, scrap, labor utilization, and overhead absorption Inventory cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reserve assessments Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning support related to product and plant costs Preparation of management reporting packages and key performance indicator (KPI) reporting Identification and implementation of process improvements, automation initiatives, and cost-saving opportunities ERP system implementations, enhancements, and data validation related to costing and inventory processesSupport for internal and external audits, including documentation and controls testing Cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance teams Typical Requirements for Consideration: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field 2+ years of cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, inventory accounting, or related experience Experience working within manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, industrial, or related environments preferred Strong knowledge of GAAP and inventory accounting principles Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Lookups, and data analysis tools Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, or similar platforms Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills CPA, CMA, or progress toward professional certification is a plus Interested in future Cost Accounting opportunities? Join our Talent Community today to stay informed about upcoming consulting, project-based, interim, and direct-hire opportunities with Sikich clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sikich