Cost Accountant Job at LHH, Mentor, OH

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  • LHH
  • Mentor, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for numbers and process improvement? A fast-growing manufacturer in Mentor, Ohio is looking for a Cost Accountant to come in on a contract basis and take ownership of its cost accounting function and drive clarity across operations and finance.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your expertise will help shape the company’s financial backbone and support smarter decision-making.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Build from the ground up: You’ll design and implement cost accounting systems tailored to a scaling manufacturing environment.

Be the go-to expert: Your insights will guide inventory valuation, cost analysis, and reporting standards.

Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with operations and finance to connect the dots between production and profitability.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and roll out cost accounting procedures that align with the company’s evolving needs.

  • Analyze inventory costs across multiple product lines to ensure accuracy and transparency.

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for all cost-related initiatives and inquiries.

  • Identify and resolve process gaps in cost tracking and reporting.

  • Partner with shop floor and office teams to gather data and drive continuous improvement.

What You Bring

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

  • 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing setting.

  • Strong analytical skills and clear communication style.

  • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for process improvement.

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.

Pay Details: $35.00 to $47.00 per hour

Search managed by: Jessica Robbins

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

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to uat.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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area,

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