Cost Accountant

LHH; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LHH is seeking a Cost Accountant for our Houston area client to support production growth and strengthen cost controls in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will set up, maintain and reconcile product costs, assist month-end close with journal entries, analyze variances, and develop standard costs in the ERP system, requiring strong Excel skills and cross‑functional collaboration.

This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities to grow within the organization.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of experience in cost accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP system experience.
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Aufgaben

• Set up, maintain and reconcile product costs, including periodic cost roll-ups.
• Assist in month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries.
• Analyze inventory and purchase price variances (PPV).
• Prepare actual vs. budget analysis and various financial reports.
• Develop and maintain standard costs in an ERP system.
• Improve processes and controls related to manufacturing costs and inventory valuation.
• Document policies and procedures, including system requirements and internal controls.
• Analyze cost variances and provide operational support.

Kenntnisse

Cost accounting

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP software

Jobbeschreibung

LHH Professional Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Cost Accountant for our Houston area client. This role offers the opportunity to support significant production growth and contribute to the financial success of a dynamic manufacturing environment. The company provides a competitive compensation package and an opportunity to grow within the organization.

Primary responsibilities of the Cost Accountant role:

• Set up, maintain and reconcile product costs, including periodic cost roll-ups
• Assist in month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries
• Analyze inventory and purchase price variances (PPV)
• Prepare actual vs. budget analysis and various financial reports
• Develop and maintain standard costs in an ERP system
• Improve processes and controls related to manufacturing costs and inventory valuation
• Document policies and procedures, including system requirements and internal controls
• Analyze cost variances and provide operational support

Primary qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of experience in cost accounting
• Strong Excel skills and ERP system experience
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments