Remote Senior Accountant – Manufacturing Costing & Inventory

LHH; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with a manufacturing background for a fully remote role. You will manage month-end close, financial reporting, cost accounting, and inventory analysis while partnering with operations and supply chain teams to drive accuracy and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in accounting, GAAP knowledge, and experience with cost accounting systems. We offer a stable environment and competitive compensation, with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred; GAAP and general ledger knowledge required.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Strong month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and lookup functions.
• Experience with software systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or comparable platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Prepare and review balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation and analysis of financial statements.
• Perform inventory and cost accounting activities.
• Analyze standard costs, actual costs, and manufacturing variances.
• Review and analyze manufacturing costs (materials, labor, overhead, freight, scrap).
• Support inventory valuation, reserves, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.
• Analyze WIP, finished goods, and raw material inventory.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and capital expenditures.
• Perform budget-to-actual and variance analyses.
• Partner remotely with plant operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and finance teams.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.
• Perform special projects and financial analysis as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

LHH is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with a manufacturing background for a fully remote role. You will manage month-end close, financial reporting, cost accounting, and inventory analysis while partnering with operations and supply chain teams to drive accuracy and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in accounting, GAAP knowledge, and experience with cost accounting systems. We offer a stable environment and competitive compensation, with remote flexibility.