Senior Cost Accountant

LHH; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an accounting professional in Charlotte who thrives on partnering with operations to analyze costs, manage inventory and fixed assets, and drive process improvements that impact the business. This role emphasizes cost accounting, month-end close leadership, and accurate financial reporting within a manufacturing context.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, have strong analytical skills, and are proficient in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent).
• Manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with D365 and/or OneStream is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cost accounting and inventory reporting.
• Variance analysis and cost reduction initiatives.
• Inventory reconciliations and close activities.
• Fixed asset accounting and depreciation.
• Month-end and year-end close leadership.
• Financial reporting, audits, and compliance support.
• Continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory reporting

Variance analysis

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

D365

OneStream

Job description

This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working closely with operations, analyzing costs, managing inventory and fixed assets, and driving process improvements that impact the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cost accounting and inventory reporting
• Variance analysis and cost reduction initiatives
• Inventory reconciliations and close activities
• Fixed asset accounting and depreciation
• Month-end and year-end close leadership
• Financial reporting, audits, and compliance support
• Continuous process improvement initiatives

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience)
• Manufacturing and cost accounting experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with D365 and/or OneStream is a plus