Accountant

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Robert Half is seeking an Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in greater Laconia, New Hampshire area. This Accountant role centers on inventory and cost performance, helping ensure sound financial controls, accurate reporting, and meaningful analysis for cross-functional leaders. The Accountant position also contributes to close activities, planning processes, and operational decision-making by translating data into actionable financial insight. This client will train an Accountant or a Sr. Accountant on Cost Accounting if you have worked in a manufacturing company prior and want to learn Cost Accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor inventory-related financial activity and help maintain accurate records in alignment with company policies and internal controls.

• Investigate production order variances, identify the drivers behind cost differences, and coordinate follow-up actions with the appropriate teams.

• Review scrap transactions, inventory adjustments, and invoice pricing discrepancies to confirm accuracy and process corrections when needed.

• Perform product cost evaluations and margin analysis to support profitability reviews and business decisions.

• Prepare labor-related cost updates and complete recurring settlement activity for production orders.

• Contribute to daily, weekly, and month-end reporting by delivering timely analysis and clear financial summaries.

• Provide operations leadership with key performance measures and interpret results to support ongoing performance improvement.

• Assist the sales organization with cost estimates and product line margin information for commercial planning.

• Partner with the controller on cost management initiatives, financial analysis, accounting procedures, and audit support, including finance and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; an associate degree in business or a closely related field may also be considered.

• Advanced Excel skills, including spreadsheet management, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP functions, along with proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and the ability to work effectively with financial and operational data.

• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with careful attention to detail and accuracy.

• Effective communication, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaborate across teams.