Manufacturing Senior Accountant — Cost & Inventory

LHH US; Ohio; On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH US is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization in Columbus, OH to fill a Senior Accountant contract role. You will perform month-end close, cost analysis, inventory valuation, and financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with operations, cross-functional teams, and process improvements, including budgeting, forecasting, and operational metrics analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, manufacturing/operational focus preferred.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, inventory, and GL maintenance; ERP proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile GL; assist month-end close.
• Support cost accounting: inventory valuation, standard costing, variances.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions; maintain cost data.
• Manage AP/AR processes, invoicing, collections, vendor communications.
• Assist budgeting/forecasting and financial analysis of plant expenses.
• Partner with operations and leadership on audits and process improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independent working

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel (PivotTables, lookups)

Job description

LHH US is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization in Columbus, OH to fill a Senior Accountant contract role. You will perform month-end close, cost analysis, inventory valuation, and financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with operations, cross-functional teams, and process improvements, including budgeting, forecasting, and operational metrics analysis.