Cost Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison

  • Portland, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • $40–$50 Per Hour

Highlights

While this is not tied to a specific opening, we're building relationships with talented accounting professionals who may be interested in discussing future opportunities that align with their career goals. 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPortland, OR
Salary$40–$50 Per Hour

Description

Proactive Opportunity: Cost Accountant

Are you a Cost Accountant exploring new opportunities, or simply interested in learning more about the current market?

LHH Recruitment Solutions is proactively connecting with Cost Accounting professionals across the Portland metro area and beyond. While this is not tied to a specific opening, we're building relationships with talented accounting professionals who may be interested in discussing future opportunities that align with their career goals.

Typical opportunities our clients hire for include:

  • Cost Accountant

  • Senior Cost Accountant

  • Manufacturing Accountant

  • Inventory Accountant

  • Plant Accountant

  • Cost Accounting Manager

Common responsibilities include:

  • Analyzing product, labor, and overhead costs

  • Preparing and maintaining standard costing models

  • Performing inventory reconciliations and cycle count analysis

  • Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

  • Assisting with month-end and year-end close activities

  • Developing cost-saving recommendations and operational insights

  • Partnering with operations and manufacturing leadership on financial performance

Qualifications may include:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • Experience in manufacturing, distribution, food production, or industrial environments

  • Strong understanding of inventory accounting and cost accounting principles

  • ERP system experience such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, or NetSuite

  • Advanced Excel skills

  • CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification is a plus

Pay Details: $40.00 to $50.00 per hour

Search managed by: Austin Pellissier

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

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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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