Senior Cost Accountant

LHH; Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point (NC, NC, NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

Company-paid life & disability

Retirement plan options

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant in Greensboro, North Carolina. This role involves leading the monthly and quarterly close activities, analyzing product costs, and reconciling inventory-related accounts. Candidates must have a bachelor's in Accounting and 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, including PTO and medical coverage. This position provides a substantial impact, requiring collaboration with operations and product teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• ERP experience required, Microsoft Dynamics AX is a plus.
• Solid skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to analyze costs, control overhead, and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly & quarterly close activities within cost accounting.
• Build/maintain product standard costs; analyze new product costs.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting packages; explain variances.
• Coordinate annual reviews of inventory standard costs, labor and overhead.
• Reconcile inventory‑related GL accounts and translate results for stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting packages; explain variances and trends.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies; help plants resolve issues.
• Contribute to company‑wide policies on inventory and standard costing.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Process improvement

Clear communication

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

If you see the story behind a standard cost—and can spot it faster than month‑end—let’s talk. We’re hiring a Senior Cost Accountant to own close activities, deliver clear analysis, and partner with operations to drive smarter product and inventory decisions.

What you’ll do

• Lead monthly & quarterly close activities within cost accounting
• Build/maintain product standard costs; analyze new product costs to guide development decisions
• Audit and improve BOMs; lead costing request initiatives
• Coordinate annual reviews of inventory standard costs, labor, and overhead rates with ops finance
• Reconcile inventory‑related GL accounts; translate results into actionable insights for stakeholders
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting packages; explain variances and trends to management
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies; help plants resolve accounting issues
• Contribute to company‑wide policies & procedures on inventory and standard costing

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s in Accounting (required); CPA or CMA preferred (or in progress)
• 3+ years related experience; manufacturing background strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel; solid Microsoft Office skills
• ERP experience required (Microsoft Dynamics AX a plus)
• Strength in process improvement, analysis, and clear communication
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits: generous PTO, medical/dental/vision, company‑paid life & disability, retirement plan options
• Employee discounts and wellness programs
• Real impact: partner with operations and product teams, not just the spreadsheet