Cost Accountant

Confidential Jobs; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Full benefits package

Paid vacation and personal time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Houston, TX (hybrid) seeks a Cost Accountant to manage standard costs, variance analysis and monthly close. The role involves cost control, BOM verification, and capital expenditure requests, with the ability to influence cost-saving initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting and have manufacturing ERP experience, plus strong Excel and MS Office skills. The position offers a base salary, annual bonus, full benefits, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or similar field.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Cost Accountant in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Knowledge of accounting processes and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of how to calculate cycle time.
• Manufacturing experience and ERP experience.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• CPA is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and determine standard cost with investigation of variances against actual costs.
• Estimate product cost for existing and new products.
• Assist management in decisions based on cost and benefit.
• Monitor process changes to assess overall cost impact.
• Forecast and analyze costs of processes, labor, overhead, and inventory.
• Perform audits on financial processes and cost transactions.
• Support cycle count audits and related duties.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

ERP system

Job description

A global manufacturing company of industrial parts is seeking to hire a Cost Accountant in either Erie, PA or Houston, TX. This is a hybrid job that will require working in the office 3 days per week. We are only considering candidates who live in the Erie or Houston area and this position does not offer relocation assistance.

The Cost Accountant will be responsible for cost control analysis, updating and maintaining standard cost. He/she will complete monthly and year end close cycle, make application for capital appropriation requests, verify BOM, SCRAP, among others. The Cost Accountant will also work on a cost improvement plan, inventory management, monitoring inventory costs, valuation and obsolescence.

Typical Job Duties:

• Implementation and determination of standard cost with the investigation of variances with actual cost.
• Estimate product cost for existing and new products.
• Assist management in making decisions based on costs and benefits.
• Monitor changes in process or methods to calculate effects on overall costs.
• Forecast and analyze cost of processes, labor, indirect labor, overhead and inventory.
• Conduct audits on financial processes and transaction for cost.
• Provide support for cycle count audits.
• Perform related job duties as assigned and required.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or similar field is required.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Cost Accountant in the manufacturing or industrial industry.
• Knowledge of accounting process and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of how to calculate cycle time.
• Manufacturing experience and ERP experience.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Proficiency in MS Office and advanced skills in Excel.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• CPA is a plus but not required.

The position offers a generous base salary, annual bonus, full benefits package, and paid vacation, sick and personal time. The estimated salary range is $85,000-$95,000 depending on skills, experience, and overall qualifications.