Cost Accountant

location_onHouston, TexasacutePermanentOverviewLHH is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization seeking a Cost/Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This is a highly visible role that will work closely with leadership and operations to drive financial performance, improve processes, and support strategic decision-making across the business.The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting, cost accounting, and inventory management, along with the ability to partner with operations leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position offers excellent career growth potential within finance, accounting, and broader operational leadership functions.What You'll Be DoingLead and support month-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reportingProvide financial analysis and decision support to leadership to drive profitable growthMaintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance proceduresMonitor and reconcile inventory balances while analyzing inventory transactions and valuationAnalyze manufacturing costs, labor variances, material usage, and production efficienciesSupport job costing processes to ensure accurate project and production profitability reportingAssist with ERP implementation and process improvement initiativesPrepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysesSupport intercompany accounting and reconciliation activitiesPartner with plant and operations leadership to improve cost controls and operational performanceAssist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning effortsIdentify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement within accounting and reporting functionsParticipate in special projects and strategic initiatives as neededWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field5+ years of progressive accounting experienceStrong understanding of GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory accountingExperience working within ERP systems and financial reporting platformsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilitiesExcellent communication skills with the ability to partner across departmentsExperience implementing and maintaining accounting controls and processesPreferred BackgroundManufacturing, fabrication, industrial services, or project-based accounting experienceERP implementation experienceKnowledge of job costing, standard costing, and intercompany accountingCPA or CMA designation preferredExperience supporting audits and tax-related activitiesWhy Consider This Opportunity?High visibility with executive and operational leadershipOpportunity to make a direct impact on process improvements and automation initiativesExposure to manufacturing operations and strategic business decisionsCareer advancement potential into broader finance, accounting, and operational leadership rolesCollaborative, team-oriented environment that values continuous improvement and professional growthPay Details: $90,000.00 to $100,000.00 per yearSearch managed by: Andre Roesmaladi Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to applyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to 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 ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts 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.