Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to join a dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with proven experience in a standard cost environment, who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is passionate about driving financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costs for products and services.

• Monitor cost variances and provide actionable insights to reduce discrepancies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost inputs and reporting.

• Perform monthly and quarterly cost roll-ups and updates based on material, labor, and overhead changes.

• Support inventory valuation and reconciliation, including cycle counts and physical inventory audits.

• Prepare cost analysis reports to support budgeting, forecasting, and pricing strategies.

• Assist in cost modeling for new products and strategic initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

• Participate in audits and provide documentation related to cost accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of cost accounting experience in a standard cost environment.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing or production processes and cost drivers.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

• Knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting standards.

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

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