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Connect Search, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC in Houston seeks an experienced Cost Accountant to lead accounting activities in a manufacturing setting. You will manage cost accounting, support month-end processes, and partner with plant and corporate teams to improve reporting accuracy.

This role requires SAP expertise, 5+ years in accounting, and a proactive attitude to navigate a smaller, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Hands-on SAP experience required.
• Experience in manufacturing accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze financial information and identify issues or opportunities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable in a smaller, entrepreneurial environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting activities supporting a manufacturing operation.
• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
• Partner with the VP of Finance and operational leadership.
• Manage and develop a Cost Accountant.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial results and provide insights to leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Assist with cost accounting and manufacturing-related analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and accounting policies.
• Collaborate with plant and corporate teams to improve reporting.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

What You\'ll Do

• Lead accounting activities supporting a manufacturing operation


• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting


• Partner closely with the VP of Finance and operational leadership


• Manage and develop a Cost Accountant


• Support month-end and year-end close processes


• Analyze financial results and provide meaningful insights to leadership


• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities


• Assist with cost accounting and manufacturing-related financial analysis


• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and GAAP


• Partner with plant and corporate teams to improve financial processes and reporting


• Travel occasionally to company manufacturing plants

What We\'re Looking For

• 5+ years of accounting experience


• SAP experience is required – candidates must have recent, hands-on SAP experience


• Manufacturing accounting experience


• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting


• Ability to analyze financial information and identify issues or opportunities


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work effectively in a smaller, entrepreneurial environment


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