Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant Twin Cities Metro Area | Hybrid Direct Hire | $65,000-$85,000 + Benefits LHH is partnering with a growing Midwest-based manufacturer to identify a Cost Accountant to join their accounting and finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to deepen their cost accounting expertise, gain exposure to manufacturing operations, and grow into a subject matter expert within a stable and expanding organization. What You'll Be Doing Inventory accounting, costing analysis, and variance review Ownership of item setup, BOMs, and manufacturing master data Support inventory processes, product costing, and operational reporting Assist with manufacturing rate and costing improvement initiatives Partner with operations to better understand production processes and cost drivers Support sales and use tax filings through established systems and processes We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 1+ years of cost accounting, inventory accounting, manufacturing accounting, or similar experience preferred Public accounting professionals interested in transitioning into industry are encouraged to apply Curious, analytical mindset with strong attention to detail Enjoys solving problems and understanding the story behind the numbers Interested in becoming a go-to expert in a specialized area of accounting Comfortable interacting with operational teams and learning manufacturing processes Why Candidates Are Interested Clear growth path into a Senior Cost Accounting role Opportunity to become a key resource and subject matter expert Exposure to both accounting and operations Highly visible role with leadership interaction Stable organization with continued investment and expansion Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and special projects Culture & Environment Long-standing, employee-focused organization with strong values Finance team is viewed as a strategic business partner Collaborative environment with cross-functional exposure Growth-minded company with ongoing expansion initiatives Combination of stability, career development, and long-term opportunity Compensation & Benefits The anticipated starting salary for this position is $65,000-$85,000 annually, depending on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, company-paid holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, and additional voluntary benefit offerings. LHH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $84,999.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr NOBEL Women