Cost Accountant

LHH
Mentor, OH

Job Description

Job Description

LHH is working with our client a manufacturing company in their search for a contract Cost Accountant to take ownership of its cost accounting process. This position will sit onsite in Mentor, OH and will focus on establishing procedures, implementing systems, and creating structure for accurate costing across a large inventory base. You’ll have guidance from leadership but will be expected to build the framework and drive improvements independently.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead

  • Review overhead rates and ensure accurate cost allocation

  • Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances; prepare monthly reports

  • Lead process improvements for inventory accuracy and internal controls

  • Partner with engineering, procurement, and operations to identify cost-saving opportunities

  • Provide financial analysis for new products, process changes, and strategic decisions

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • At least 4 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation

  • Advanced Excel skills

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative

Pay Details: $38.00 to $43.00 per hour

Search managed by: Jessica Robbins

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to uat.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Posted 2025-11-13

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