Cost Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Cost Accountant for a growing organization in the Greater Cleveland, Ohio area. The role focuses on analyzing manufacturing costs, partnering with operations, and driving process improvements that impact the bottom line.

Responsibilities include analyzing product costs, preparing monthly cost reports, supporting cycle counts, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting. Ideal candidates have strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of inventory, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product costs, inventory valuations, and manufacturing variances.
• Prepare and review monthly cost accounting reports and reconciliations.
• Monitor inventory transactions and support cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Partner with operations and plant leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Maintain standard costs and evaluate variances to actual results.
• Support month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Cost Accountant for a growing organization in the Greater Cleveland, Ohio area. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys analyzing manufacturing costs, partnering with operations, and driving process improvements that impact the bottom line.

Cost Accountant

Responsibilities

• Analyze product costs, inventory valuations, and manufacturing variances
• Prepare and review monthly cost accounting reports and reconciliations
• Monitor inventory transactions and support cycle counts and physical inventories
• Partner with operations and plant leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities
• Maintain standard costs and evaluate variances to actual results
• Support month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or cost accounting
• Strong understanding of inventory, standard costing, and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other employer-sponsored programs.

LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.