Cost Accountant

Quality Bakery Products Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

A leading B2B food manufacturing company in Houston is looking for a meticulous and analytical Cost Accountant to manage cost accounting functions. Responsibilities include detailed reconciliations, inventory management, and ensuring accuracy in reporting COGS. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 2–3 years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting, demonstrating strong analytical skills and familiarity with GAAP. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and inventory management practices.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed COGS reconciliations for accurate cost reporting.
• Conduct inventory reconciliations to verify accuracy.
• Prepare inventory valuation entries for financial statements.

Skills

Cost accounting principles

Inventory control

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

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

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Job description

Quality Bakery Products is a leading B2B food manufacturing company specializing in high-quality pies, cakes, fillings, glazes and icings. We proudly serve bakeries, restaurants, and retail stores with exceptional products and outstanding customer support.

Job Summary

We are seeking a meticulous and analytical Cost Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for managing cost accounting functions, maintaining accurate inventory valuation, and ensuring precise cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory control, and process improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed COGS reconciliations to ensure accurate cost reporting and margin analysis.
• Conduct comprehensive inventory reconciliations, verifying accuracy across systems and physical counts.
• Manage average cost accounting, reviewing and adjusting entries as necessary.
• Review transfer freight charges to ensure proper cost allocation.
• Post and reconcile accrued purchases and COGS entries.
• Prepare inventory valuation entries to support accurate financial statements.
• Review and monitor inventory adjustments, including variance investigation.
• Complete monthly variance analyses to evaluate cost trends and deviations.
• Assist in preparing month-end account reconciliations and support financial close processes.
• Conduct cycle count reviews and oversee the annual physical inventory process.
• Provide ad hoc cost reports and analysis to management to support decision-making.
• Ensure all reporting adheres to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal control standards.
• Assist with external audits and regulatory reviews by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Other duties may be assigned in support of departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–3 years of cost accounting or related experience in manufacturing.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting principles, and inventory management practices.
• Advanced with accounting software and Microsoft Excel; ERP system experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate across departments.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to process improvement and accuracy.

Sponsored Coverages

401k Plan, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Voluntary), Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability.

100% Company Paid Coverages

Vision (Free Employee Only), Free Life Insurance - $10,000.00, Teladoc (Employee and dependents).

Additional Benefits

Paid Holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day - Holidays are paid after 60 days of employment).

PTO – available to use after 90 days of continued employment.

Seniority Recognition

Quality Bakery Products is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides Equal Employment Opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.