Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Are you a Cost Accountant exploring new opportunities, or simply interested in learning more about the current market?

LHH Recruitment Solutions is proactively connecting with Cost Accounting professionals across the Portland metro area and beyond. While this is not tied to a specific opening, we're building relationships with talented accounting professionals who may be interested in discussing future opportunities that align with their career goals.

Typical opportunities our clients hire for include:

• Cost Accountant
• Senior Cost Accountant
• Manufacturing Accountant
• Inventory Accountant
• Plant Accountant
• Cost Accounting Manager

Common responsibilities include:

• Analyzing product, labor, and overhead costs
• Preparing and maintaining standard costing models
• Performing inventory reconciliations and cycle count analysis
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Assisting with month-end and year-end close activities
• Developing cost-saving recommendations and operational insights
• Partnering with operations and manufacturing leadership on financial performance

Qualifications may include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, food production, or industrial environments
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting and cost accounting principles
• ERP system experience such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, or NetSuite
• Advanced Excel skills
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification is a plus