Robert Half
Robert Half is hiring: Corporate Accounting Manager in Las Vegas
Robert Half, Las Vegas, NV, US
Description Inventory & Cost Accountant Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with a passion for cost analysis and inventory management? A leading gaming manufacturer is seeking an experienced Inventory & Cost Accountant to join its growing finance team. This role plays a key part in supporting operational decisions, ensuring accurate product costing, and driving financial performance across the organization. Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret financial data to understand product, project, and service cost structures.
- Perform variance analysis comparing actual vs. budgeted costs and investigate discrepancies.
- Reconcile the inventory subledger to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
- Support the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and financial statements, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Assist with budgeting and financial planning aligned with organizational goals.
- Calculate and maintain accurate product costs (materials, labor, and overhead).
- Develop and update costing models to support pricing and profitability decisions.
- Monitor inventory levels, assess carrying costs, and support valuation activities.
- Partner with Operations on cycle counts and physical inventory, helping reconcile discrepancies and review results.
- Implement and maintain standard costing systems for improved cost allocation.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and tax requirements.
- Identify process improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production, procurement, and finance to collect and analyze cost data.
- Assist in estimating costs for new products, bids, and contracts.
- Support external audits and compliance related to inventory and COGS.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Strong analytical abilities with proficiency in financial analysis tools and software.
- Knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting methodologies.
- Experience with ERP systems and accounting software.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Prior cost accounting experience or exposure is an advantage.
- Professional certification (e.g., CMA).
- Experience in a multinational organization of similar size.
- Background in gaming manufacturing or related industry.
- Familiarity with SAGE 500 is a significant plus.