Cost Accountant

Company: Robert Half
Location: Warren
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Warren, Ohio. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial aspects of manufacturing projects, ensuring accurate cost tracking and maintaining profitability standards. Your expertise will contribute to the seamless execution of work orders, margin planning, and job cost analysis. Responsibilities: • Manage the opening and closing of work orders and shop orders throughout the construction process, ensuring accurate record-keeping and minimizing errors. • Oversee the approval process for reopening shop orders related to jobs that have already shipped, identifying and addressing post-shipment activities to reduce occurrences. • Monitor incurred and committed costs for major equipment orders, analyzing material, engineering, and labor expenses to prevent cost overruns and maintain profit margins. • Administer the job cost review process to ensure all costs are accurately assessed and recorded. • Collaborate with the cost accounting team to finalize job costing prior to shipment, confirming all expenses are accounted for. • Handle the receipt of subcontractor goods and services, including items drop-shipped to customer locations, ensuring accurate documentation and processing.• Minimum of 2 years of experience in cost accounting or a related field. • Proficiency in job cost analysis and general ledger management. • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records. • Excellent problem-solving skills to address cost discrepancies and post-shipment issues. • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment orders is preferred. • Effective communication skills to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

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