Cost Accountant (6-12 month project in PA)

Cost Accountant (6-12 month project in PA)
Location: Stamford, CT (with a 6–12-month project in Pittsburgh) – See Incentives Below
Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 (negotiable) + Annual Bonus + 1X 10% Project Completion Bonus 
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401K w/ 4% Match, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not Available

PROJECT INCENTIVES (negotiable): This is a long-term career opportunity in Stamford, CT, starting with a 6–12-month costing project in Pittsburgh. While in PA, you’ll receive paid housing, transportation, per diem for meals, and flights back to CT every other weekend. Plus, a ~10% bonus upon project completion. 

Cost Accountant (6-12 month project in PA) Description

Our client, a global industrial manufacturer, is seeking a cost accounting professional in CT to join their finance team. This role begins with a high-impact costing project just north of Pittsburgh, PA—focused on evaluating costing processes, improving data accuracy, and providing actionable insights to strengthen decision-making. Over time, you will have the opportunity to transition into strategic financial planning and analysis, supporting corporate initiatives from the Stamford, CT, office. While prior manufacturing experience is not required, a strong foundation in cost accounting, advanced analytical skills, and a curiosity to understand operations are essential to driving both short-term efficiencies and long-term financial strategy.

Cost Accountant (6-12 month project in PA) Responsibilities

•    Analyze part-level costing and set standards in a manufacturing setting
•    Assess and improve the current costing structure and processes
•    Develop standardized procedures for capturing time study data
•    Perform time and process analysis to ensure accurate cost standards
•    Train the manufacturing team on accurate data collection and reporting
•    Analyze material, labor, and overhead rates; update as needed
•    Partner with engineering and operations to maintain accurate BOMs and routings
•    Monitor and report on manufacturing variances and provide recommendations
•    Prepare cost analysis reports for management and strategic planning
•    Identify and recommend cost-saving initiatives to improve margins and efficiency
•    Collaborate with finance leadership on budgeting and margin analysis

Cost Accountant (6-12 month project in PA) Qualifications

•    5+ years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in cost accounting, is required
•    Knowledge of inventory or costing systems is required
•    Advanced Excel skills, including formatting, formulas (ex: VLOOKUP) & pivot tables, are required
•    Occasionally work outside standard business hours for 2nd & 3rd shift time studies is required
•    Ability to spend 6-12 months in Pittsburgh, PA, for a costing project is required