Cost Accountant

Harmer; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmer Associates is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant in the Fort Worth area to own inventory and standard-cost processes, improve reporting accuracy, and partner with operations and accounting leadership.

The ideal candidate has strong standard costing, inventory accounting, GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills; onsite work is required to closely collaborate with the operations team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of hands-on inventory and standard cost accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of inventory valuation, standard costing, COGS, and GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Accounting: Manage inventory valuation, reconciliations, reserves, and adjustments per GAAP.
• Cost Accounting: Maintain and analyze standard costs, COGS, and product-level profitability.
• Variance Analysis: Investigate cost variances to identify trends and improvements.
• Month-End Close & Reporting: Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and related reports.
• Inventory Controls: Support counts and controls improvements.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Inventory accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Harmer Associates is partnering with a growing, privately held company in the Fort Worth area to identify an experienced Cost Accountant. This newly created position offers the opportunity to take ownership of inventory and cost accounting functions, enhance financial reporting accuracy, and partner closely with operations and accounting leadership.

Reporting directly to the Controller, the ideal candidate will bring strong standard costing and inventory accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and a proactive, analytical approach to process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Accounting: Manage inventory valuation, reconciliations, reserves, and adjustments in accordance with GAAP.
• Cost Accounting: Maintain and analyze standard costs, cost of goods sold (COGS), and product-level profitability.
• Variance Analysis: Investigate material, labor, overhead, and other cost variances to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Month-End Close & Reporting: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and inventory and cost-related financial reports.
• Inventory Controls: Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory control improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years of hands‑on inventory and standard cost accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of inventory valuation, standard costing, COGS, and GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.

Please note: This position is fully onsite with no exceptions