COGS Junior Analyst

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Analyst to support cost reporting, analysis, and invoice reconciliation in a fast-paced finance environment. This role will play a key part in monthly close activities and cost analysis to support pricing, budgeting, and operational decision-making.

This is a Temp role from April to November 2026. Must be available to start asap.

Fully Remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly COGS reporting, including variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods
• Monitor material, labor, freight, and overhead cost trends; identify key cost drivers
• Analyze product-level and customer-level margins to support pricing and cost management decisions
• Review and approve invoices in alignment with budget guidelines
• Reconcile invoices and investigate discrepancies
• Support month-end close activities, including reconciliation of invoices and vendor expenses Qualifications
• 6 months to 2 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Cost Accounting, or Finance Operations
• Experience with cost modeling, variance analysis, or manufacturing/supply chain finance support
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate Excel proficiency required (70% of time spent in Excel): Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, formulas
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools preferred
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional communication skills

$24-26 dollars per hour. APPLY TODAY!

Pay Details: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour

Search managed by: Joy Silva

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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