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Cost Accountant

LHH
Houston, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 3/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

LHH is currently recruiting a Cost Accountant for a long-term contract assignment with one of our Houston area clients. This role will be responsible for cost accounting and various month-end close duties.


Job duties include:

  • Perform month-end close accounting duties related to cost accounting including preparation of journal entries.
  • Analyze inventory, purchase price variances, and prepare monthly account reconciliations.
  • Prepare financial analysis related to manufacturing costs and expenses for various product lines.
  • Manage inventory system and record inventory costs into separate accounting system via journal entries.


Qualifications include:

  • 2 years of cost accounting experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, along with strong ERP system experience.
  • Effective communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work with manual systems and processes.


If you are interested in this Cost Accountant contract job opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration.

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