Cost Accountant

StevenDouglas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is looking for a Cost Accountant for a vibrant company based in Austin, Texas. This role involves key responsibilities such as month-end closing processes, variance analysis, and partnering with operations to drive cost savings. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, at least 4 years of experience in operational finance within the manufacturing sector, and strong skills in Excel and ERP systems. This position is onsite with management potential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of operational or manufacturing finance experience.
• Hands-on understanding of standard costing, inventory flows, and cost absorption.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive business partner mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own key elements of the month-end close, including journal entries.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain for cost savings.
• Analyze manufacturing performance and standard costing.
• Perform detailed variance analysis on COGS and inventory impacts.

Skills

Cost experience within manufacturing

Strong Excel skills

ERP skills (Oracle preferred)

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Oracle

Job description

StevenDouglas is engaged on a search for Cost Accountant with a fabulous Austin based company. This role is an individual contributor role with future management potential. Seeking candidates with strong 4 year cost experience within manufacturing industry. This role is onsite in North Austin.

What You’ll Do

• Own key elements of the month-end close, including journal entries, variance analysis, and KPI reporting
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Strategic Sourcing to drive cost savings, productivity, and smarter decision-making
• Analyze manufacturing performance, demand changes, capacity planning, and standard costing
• Analyze and explain manufacturing cost drivers across the “middle of the P&L,” with deep focus
• Perform detailed variance analysis including absorption, PPV, IPV, and discrete job variances on COGS and inventory impacts
• Leverage ERP reporting to improve insights, forecasting, and performance tracking
• Support audits, internal controls, and inventory accuracy through cycle counts and physical inventories

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of operational or manufacturing finance experience
• Hands-on understanding of standard costing, inventory flows, and cost absorption
• Strong Excel and ERP skills (Oracle preferred)
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive business partner mindset