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Cost/GL Accountant

Accounting & Finance/Accounting & Finance

LHH

$34.00 - $36.00 per Hour

Durham, North Carolina

Contractor

Accounting & Finance

Accounting & Finance

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Cost Accounting

  • Prepare, maintain, and update Bill of Materials (BOM) costing.

  • Analyze raw material cost fluctuations and their impact on product margins.

  • Evaluate production variances (material, labor, overhead) and provide root‑cause insights.

  • Monitor Raw Materials (RM), Work‑in‑Process (WIP), and Finished Goods inventory valuation.

  • Perform periodic inventory reconciliations and support physical stock counts.

  • Track scrap, wastage, and rework costs with actionable reporting.

  • Ensure proper inventory accounting under the Weighted Average costing method.

  • Allocate factory overhead (power, machine depreciation, maintenance, direct/indirect labor) accurately to production.

  • Prepare monthly cost sheets and margin analysis reports.

  • Identify cost‑saving opportunities within manufacturing processes and support value‑engineering initiatives.

General Ledger & Close Management

  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.

  • Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, provisions, reclasses, adjustments).

  • Ensure proper classification of expenses and revenues.

  • Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual GL closing activities.

  • Perform bank reconciliations.

  • Reconcile inventory ledger to physical inventory counts.

  • Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.

  • Support tax compliance activities (sales tax, use tax, and corporate tax support).

  • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

  • Support internal and external audit requirements.

Work Experience / Education / Skills Requirements

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

  • CMA or CPA preferred.

  • 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in manufacturing cost accounting.

  • Strong understanding of inventory accounting and cost allocation methodologies.

  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

  • Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, variance modeling).

  • Experience supporting monthly close in a manufacturing environment.

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting



Pay Details: $34.00 to $36.00 per hour

Search managed by: Jennifer Mirgoli

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 https://www.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.


Ref US_EN_27_814347_3116746

Cost/GL Accountant

Accounting & Finance/Accounting & Finance

LHH

$34.00 - $36.00 per Hour

Durham, North Carolina

Contractor

Accounting & Finance

Accounting & Finance

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Cost Accounting

  • Prepare, maintain, and update Bill of Materials (BOM) costing.

  • Analyze raw material cost fluctuations and their impact on product margins.

  • Evaluate production variances (material, labor, overhead) and provide root‑cause insights.

  • Monitor Raw Materials (RM), Work‑in‑Process (WIP), and Finished Goods inventory valuation.

  • Perform periodic inventory reconciliations and support physical stock counts.

  • Track scrap, wastage, and rework costs with actionable reporting.

  • Ensure proper inventory accounting under the Weighted Average costing method.

  • Allocate factory overhead (power, machine depreciation, maintenance, direct/indirect labor) accurately to production.

  • Prepare monthly cost sheets and margin analysis reports.

  • Identify cost‑saving opportunities within manufacturing processes and support value‑engineering initiatives.

General Ledger & Close Management

  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.

  • Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, provisions, reclasses, adjustments).

  • Ensure proper classification of expenses and revenues.

  • Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual GL closing activities.

  • Perform bank reconciliations.

  • Reconcile inventory ledger to physical inventory counts.

  • Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.

  • Support tax compliance activities (sales tax, use tax, and corporate tax support).

  • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

  • Support internal and external audit requirements.

Work Experience / Education / Skills Requirements

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

  • CMA or CPA preferred.

  • 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in manufacturing cost accounting.

  • Strong understanding of inventory accounting and cost allocation methodologies.

  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

  • Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, variance modeling).

  • Experience supporting monthly close in a manufacturing environment.

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting



Pay Details: $34.00 to $36.00 per hour

Search managed by: Jennifer Mirgoli

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 https://www.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.


Ref US_EN_27_814347_3116746
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