Cost Accountant

L.K. Jordan & Associates; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LK Jordan is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations through cost analysis, inventory management, and financial reporting in Corpus Christi, TX. This full-time role offers a salary range of $85,000–$100,000 per year and involves collaborating with accounting, production, engineering, and purchasing teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing accounting, proficiency with job/standard costing, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years in manufacturing accounting/finance.
• Experience with job costing, standard costing, cost analysis.
• Advanced Excel and large data set handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product costing systems, standard costs, and bills of materials.
• Analyze production costs, labor and overhead expenses, and job cost variances.
• Monitor inventory valuations, cycle counts, and physical inventory reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly and monthly KPI reports for management.
• Support month-end closing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Identify cost discrepancies and opportunities to improve margins and inventory controls.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to resolve costing issues.
• Maintain accurate cost and inventory data within the company’s ERP system.

Skills

Cost accounting

Job costing

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

PLEX

ERP systems

Job description

Cost Accountant Manufacturing

Full-Time | Salary: $85,000–$100,000

Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations through cost analysis, inventory management, and financial reporting. This role will work closely with accounting, production, engineering, and purchasing teams to improve cost accuracy, profitability, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain product costing systems, standard costs, and bills of materials.
• Analyze production costs, labor and overhead expenses, and job cost variances.
• Monitor inventory valuations, cycle counts, and physical inventory reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly and monthly KPI reports for management.
• Support month-end closing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Identify cost discrepancies and opportunities to improve margins and inventory controls.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to resolve costing issues.
• Maintain accurate cost and inventory data within the company’s ERP system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with job costing, standard costing, and cost analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with PLEX or similar manufacturing software is a plus.

Work Environment

Primarily office-based, with regular interaction with manufacturing and plant operations. Occasional travel to other company locations may be required.

LK Jordan is an equal opportunity employer.