Senior Cost Accounting Analyst

Hunter Hamilton is partnering with a global manufacturing leader to identify a Senior Cost Accounting Analyst for a high-impact opportunity supporting one of the organization's largest and most strategically important manufacturing operations. This on-site position in Lake Jackson, TX is a temporary-to-possible-hire opportunity offering $50-$55/hour based on experience. The role provides exceptional exposure to manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and SAP within a complex production environment while partnering closely with plant leadership, engineering teams, and business unit stakeholders to drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and profitability. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing cost accountant seeking a visible role with the potential for long-term career growth.

Why This Opportunity?

High-visibility role supporting a major manufacturing site and business division

Direct partnership with operations, engineering, and leadership teams

Hands-on SAP experience in a complex manufacturing environment

Opportunity to contribute to budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and strategic decision-making

Potential for long-term employment through a temporary-to-hire arrangement

What You'll Do

As a key member of the finance team, you will support manufacturing cost control and site accounting activities while providing critical financial insights to business leaders.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
• Preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Supporting inventory accounting and physical inventory observations
• Reviewing fixed assets and supporting capitalization and depreciation processes
• Developing management reports and providing ad hoc financial analysis
• Coordinating forecasts and supporting annual budgeting activities
• Maintaining and supporting standard cost methodologies and cost-setting processes
• Ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal controls
• Supporting internal and external audit activities
• Partnering with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify and quantify cost savings opportunities
• Tracking productivity initiatives and measuring financial impact

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, inventory accounting, and financial analysis
• Experience with month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls/SOX requirements
• ERP system experience required; SAP experience highly preferred
• CPA and/or CMA certification preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Compensation & Benefits

$50-$55/hour depending on experience

Through Hunter Hamilton, talent receive:

• Weekly pay
• Direct deposit
• Temporary health benefits
• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment

Additional Information

• This is an on-site position located in Lake Jackson, TX.
• This opportunity is temporary-to-possible hire.
• Candidates who receive an offer will be required to successfully complete a credit check as part of the pre-employment process.

If you're an experienced manufacturing cost accountant looking for a highly visible role where you can make a measurable impact on business performance, we'd love to speak with you.

About Us

Hunter Hamilton is a high-performance professional search firm specializing connecting finance, HR, operations, and legal talent with leading employers.

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