Cost Accountant

AW Technical Center USA; Cibolo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AW Technical Center USA in Cibolo, Texas is seeking a Cost Accounting Specialist to support various cost accounting activities and maintain accurate cost information for manufacturing operations.

The candidate will analyze standard costs, support inventory management, and prepare financial reports, contributing to the overall effectiveness of our accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Experience in cost accounting or financial analysis preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze standard costs and identify cost variances.
• Establish and maintain standard costs for finished goods.
• Prepare month-end closing reports and financial audit.

Skills

Cost Analysis

Financial Reporting

Inventory Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

What We Do:

At AISIN Texas, we build world-class transmissions with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. We’re seeking motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment!

Summary:

The Cost Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting cost accounting activities related to inventory movement, inventory valuation, standard costing, and financial analysis. This position helps ensure accurate cost information is maintained for manufacturing operations, supports reporting and audit needs related to cost and inventory, and provides analytical support for business decisions. The role also works closely with internal departments to support physical inventory, cost control, and continuous improvement of cost accounting processes.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze standard costs and identify cost variances.
• Establish labor and overhead rates on an annual basis.
• Establish and maintain standard costs for finished goods (Costed Bill of Materials).
• Support review and coordination of direct material purchase transactions as needed.
• Provide supporting documentation for internal/external auditor requests.
• Support cross-functional accounting activities related to cost, inventory, and reporting as needed.
• Develop and maintain Cost Accounting process.
• Lean company-wide bi-annual Physical Inventory for two plants, including educating management and workers to accomplish a 99% accuracy rate.
• Prepare month-end closing reports and financial audit related to cost and inventory.
• Record journal entries to reflect inventory movement from receipts to finished products.
• Allocate direct labor and overhead cost to automatic transmissions.