Cost Accountant

Flowserve; Hastings (NE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve seeks a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support month-end close and cost analysis. You will work with cross-functional teams, perform journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses under US GAAP.

This hybrid role requires onsite presence in Hastings, NE, with strong Excel and SAP experience, attention to accuracy, and the ability to identify efficiency improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience.
• Experience in cost accounting/manufacturing accounting preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end close processes under US GAAP.
• Prepare journal entries, GL analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Operations on inventory cycle counts, WIP, fixed assets, and sheet-to-floor verifications.
• Identify efficiency improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure SOX compliance and complete quarterly reporting (Site Analytics).

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative Cost Accountant to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, understanding cost drivers, and transforming financial data into meaningful insights that support strategic business decisions.Reporting to the Cost Accounting Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting month-end and quarter-end close activities for the reporting unit while partnering with cross-functional teams across the organization. This is a hybrid position and requires regular onsite presence.Responsibilities / What You'll DoActively participate in assigned accounting activities and month-end close processes in accordance with US GAAP.Perform assigned accounting tasks and provide ad hoc analyses, reports, and support as needed.Prepare month-end journal entries, general ledger account analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations using BlackLine.Partner with Operations and other departments to support:o Inventory cycle count reportingo Year-end fixed asset verificationo Work-in-progress (WIP) auditso Sheet-to-floor inventory verification activitiesAssist in identifying and resolving issues that could impact the timely completion of month-end close activities, escalating concerns promptly to the Cost Accounting Supervisor.Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen financial controls, and enhance accounting processes.Maintain compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures within assigned areas of responsibility.Ensure adherence to all SOX compliance requirements and internal controls.Complete quarterly reporting requirements, including Site Analytics and other assigned reporting activities.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree (BS or BA) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience.Preferred Experience & SkillsExperience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or a related accounting function.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.Experience working with ERP and accounting systems; SAP experience is an asset.Self-motivated and proactive, with a hands-on approach and a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.