Cost Accountant

Company: LHH US
Location: Saint Stephen
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description An organization in the St. Cloud area is seeking a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations by analyzing production costs, ensuring accurate inventory valuation, and contributing to financial decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning data into operational insight and improving cost efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Analyze manufacturing cost variances and prepare clear, recurring reports. Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical counts, and reconciliation. Review and close work orders while identifying root-cause drivers of variances. Assist with cost estimates for new products and process changes. Collaborate with production and engineering teams on cost-reduction initiatives. Support financial close activities, including journal entries and accurate cost-related account reporting. Contribute to financial statement preparation and margin analysis. Participate in annual standard-cost updates and inventory valuation improvements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting or business. 3-5 years of cost accounting experience within manufacturing. Strong knowledge of cost accounting, GAAP, and inventory practices. Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft business applications. Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities. Able to work independently and manage confidential information. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 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 Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $118,000.00 per year Search managed by: Abby Johnson 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.

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