LHH is seeking a Cost Accountant for our client located in North Houston. This entry-level position involves establishing product costs, reconciling them to actual costs, and participating in operations reporting and special projects. It offers excellent career mobility and growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Support month-end closing activities for Cost Accounting, including the preparation of journal entries.

• Analyze inventory and PPV variances while ensuring compliance with all JSox controls.

• Assist in preparing actual vs. budget analysis and various financial analyses related to manufacturing costs and expenses for different product lines as needed for operational support.

• Establish new raw material and finished goods product costs, and maintain periodic cost roll-ups and updates.

• Prepare cost estimates for new and proposed products.

• Develop and maintain standard costs for finished goods and production components within an ERP system.

• Help maintain and improve processes and controls related to manufacturing costs and inventory valuation.

• Document policies and procedures, including system requirements and internal controls.

• Represent the Finance-Accounting team on initiatives aimed at improving operations and reducing costs.

• Analyze cost variances.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

· Minimum of 1 year of experience

Compensation: $70K - $80K

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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