Cost Accountant

Cactus Wellhead; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cactus Wellhead in Bossier City, LA is seeking an experienced accountant to manage cost accounting, analysis, and the monthly close. You will prepare journal entries, analyze variances, and ensure accuracy of margins and inventory reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting, manufacturing accounting experience, and readiness to work OT during closes and audits. CPA/CMA is preferred, with attention to internal controls and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing accounting is preferred.
• Ability to work overtime during month-end close and audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly close activities including posting journal entries and reconciliations.
• Enter non-rental fixed asset additions and disposals with approvals.
• Analyze Construction in Progress and update fixed assets monthly.
• Prepare and analyze monthly gross margins and inventory reports.
• Monitor absorption, variances, and cost roll transactions.
• Reconcile COGS and Inventory accounts monthly.
• Provide journal entries for variance accounts and margin analyses.

Skills

Month-end close

Variance analysis

Journal entries

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

This is a Cactus Wellhead position and is located in Bossier City, LA

5 days in office

Job Summary:

Responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. Supports the monthly close process, cost analysis, accounting, investigation and reporting of cost and manufacturing variances. Analyzes and communicates variances for costs, prepare and analyze monthly gross margins and inventory reports.

Essential Functions, Roles, and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Conduct monthly close activities such as posting journal entries and preparing balance sheet account and sub-ledger reconciliations
• Enter non-rental fixed asset additions and disposals after obtaining appropriate approvals
• Analyze Construction in Progress each month for items to be added to fixed assets
• Execute monthly journal entries to correct and/or amortize cost roll transactions
• Calculate and record inventory obsolescence provision monthly
• Monitor and report on absorption on a monthly basis
• Analyze monthly financials for the Bossier facility and prepare written commentary
• Daily review of journals and reports to analyze variances as they happen
• Cost roll items daily(?) and review costs daily(?)
• Add and monitor freight for international and domestic logistics
• Perform freight and tariff analysis and accrue costs as needed each month-end
• Reconcile accounts related to Cost of Goods sold and Inventory monthly
• Analyze, report on and provide journal entry for variance accounts monthly
• Margin Analysis, inventory and WIP reports.
• Analyze combination codes and ensure allocation to branches
• Ensure manufacturing costs are up to date and cost issues are identified
• Comply with all safety, health, environmental requirements, policies and procedures relevant to the position
• Assist with special projects or assignments as assigned
• Support internal control efforts by diligently monitoring internal control requirements for assigned duties
• Prepare PBCs for external audit and assists with analysis and explanations
• Provide documentation and support when needed to internal audit
• Manage multiple deadlines and responds quickly to management requests

Education, Training, Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (BA) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience in handling general accounting responsibilities in manufacturing.
• Intermediate computer skills, intermediate language skills, advanced mathematical skills, and advanced reasoning skills.
• Must be able to work overtime when needed during month-end closings, quarter and year-end reporting, audit and for special projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cactus Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Safety is our top priority. All employees must comply with our comprehensive safety programs, participate in required safety training, and demonstrate commitment to our safety-first culture. This position may require working in potentially hazardous environments if you are traveling to a branch or plant location. Ensure that you follow all safety guidelines that are required when working in the field, branch or manufacturing facility.

This position generally operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Walk or stand periodically throughout the day
• Maintain sustained concentration on computer screens
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cactus Companies maintains a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.