Cost Accountant

Kyle Clarke with Robert Half of Buffalo has partnered with a local client that is looking for a detail oriented Cost Accountant to support cost analysis and provide meaningful financial insight to leadership in Grand Island, New York. This role focuses on maintaining accurate product costing, evaluating profitability, and helping management make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, a solid grasp of GAAP, and the ability to work effectively with operational and finance teams.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze manufacturing costs across multiple operating locations and translate findings into practical recommendations for management.
• Maintain and review standard cost structures to help ensure accurate inventory valuation and product costing.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports that highlight cost trends, margin performance, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Partner with leaders across finance and operations to explain cost drivers and support better planning and decision-making.
• Perform detailed variance analysis related to labor, materials, overhead, and production activity.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities by reconciling cost-related accounts and validating financial accuracy.
• Help uphold compliance with GAAP by applying sound accounting practices to costing and inventory processes.
• Use Sage X3 and Microsoft Excel to manage data, develop analyses, and improve visibility into cost and profit performance.
• 3+ years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard costing methods and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and its application to inventory and cost accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, reporting, and data analysis.
• Experience working with Sage X3 or a similar ERP platform.
• Ability to interpret financial information and communicate clear, actionable insights to leadership.
• Strong attention to detail with a consistent approach to accuracy and problem-solving.