About the Cost Accountant Role at Robert Half

Robert Half is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to join our client's dynamic team in Irving, Texas. This pivotal role focuses on managing inventory operations and ensuring the precision of cost accounting processes across multiple locations. As a Cost Accountant, you will play a crucial part in optimizing inventory control, streamlining financial reporting, and driving operational efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, finance, and store operations, while contributing to the development of robust procedures and advanced reporting systems. If you have a passion for accuracy in cost accounting, expertise in inventory reconciliation, and experience with ERP systems like Workday, this Cost Accountant job in Irving, TX is your chance to advance your career with a leading employer through Robert Half's premier staffing services.

Irving, Texas, located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, provides an ideal setting for finance professionals. With its thriving business community, excellent quality of life, and proximity to major corporate hubs, this role combines professional growth with lifestyle benefits. Robert Half specializes in placing top talent in accounting and finance roles, ensuring you join a company that values precision, innovation, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee comprehensive inventory management across multiple locations, conducting accurate cycle counts, monitoring stock levels, and swiftly resolving any discrepancies to maintain operational integrity.
• Perform detailed reconciliations and in-depth analysis between inventory management systems and Workday, uncovering trends, variances, and opportunities for process enhancements.
• Partner with procurement, operations, and finance departments to design, implement, and sustain effective inventory control procedures that minimize waste and maximize accuracy.
• Execute month-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and generating insightful financial reports on inventory valuation and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Provide expert support during internal audits and external audits, ensuring all inventory and cost accounting documentation is audit-ready and compliant with standards.
• Efficiently respond to store-level inventory inquiries and resolve help desk tickets, delivering timely solutions to support daily business operations.
• Develop, document, and continuously refine policies and procedures for inventory tracking and cost accounting to promote best practices across the organization.
• Create standard system reports, custom queries, and ad hoc analytical reports to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Maintain accuracy of store attributes, vendor rebate programs, and related data across all locations to ensure rebate tracking and financial integrity.
• Collaborate closely with the procurement team to synchronize item masters, pricing data, and vendor information between inventory systems and Workday, eliminating discrepancies.

Required Qualifications for Cost Accountant

To excel in this Cost Accountant position, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, coupled with at least 3-5 years of progressive experience in cost accounting, inventory management, or manufacturing accounting. Proficiency in Workday or similar ERP systems is essential, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting. Knowledge of GAAP principles, especially as they relate to inventory valuation and COGS, is required. Successful applicants will demonstrate exceptional analytical abilities, keen attention to detail, and the capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.

Ideal candidates are proactive problem-solvers with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of fostering collaboration across departments. Prior experience supporting audits, developing SOPs, and working with procurement teams is highly desirable. A CPA certification or advanced degree is a plus but not mandatory. Robert Half prioritizes candidates who thrive in dynamic settings and are committed to continuous improvement in accounting processes.

Why Join Us? Benefits and Career Growth

Joining this team through Robert Half means accessing a rewarding career path with competitive compensation around $75,000 annually, based on experience. Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, generous PTO, and professional development programs. As part of Robert Half's network, you'll benefit from ongoing training, career coaching, and exclusive job opportunities in the DFW area.

This role provides hybrid flexibility, exposure to advanced financial systems, and the chance to impact organizational efficiency directly. Grow your expertise in cost accounting jobs in Irving, TX, while enjoying a supportive culture that values work-life balance and innovation. Apply today through Robert Half to secure your future in finance!