Cost Accountant

Brandon & Clark, Inc; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

401(k) with 3% match

Job summary

Brandon & Clark, Inc. in Lubbock, Texas, is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage the full accounting cycle, drive timely month-end close, and strengthen accounts payable and reconciliations.

The role partners with the finance team to forecast expenses, perform variance analysis, support pricing decisions, and ensure GAAP compliance across ERP systems. Bachelor’s in Accounting and 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience are required, with advanced Excel and strong cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and accrual accounting.
• Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency with data analytics.
• Experience with month-end close under deadlines.
• Hands-on accounts payable and invoice processing.
• Experience with invoicing portals such as Ariba/OpenTicket.

Responsibilities

• Perform accrual-based accounting per GAAP.
• Own portions of month-end close and deadlines.
• Support journal entries, accruals, and general ledger.
• Manage accounts payable and PO matching.
• Prepare account reconciliations including bank/balance sheet.
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Data analytics

Cross-functional communication

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Ariba

OpenTicket/OpenInvoice

Job description

Position Overview

Brandon & Clark, Inc. is seeking a Cost Accountant to support the full accounting cycle, drive accurate and timely month-end close, and strengthen accounts payable and reconciliation processes as the company scales its financial infrastructure. This role reports to the Executive Director of Finance and works closely with the broader finance team.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting & Close

• Perform accrual-based accounting in accordance with GAAP.
• Own assigned portions of the month-end close process, meeting established deadlines.
• Support journal entries, accruals, and general ledger maintenance across the full accounting cycle.
• Manage accounts payable, including purchase order matching and invoice processing.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with audit preparation and supporting documentation as needed.

Cost Accounting & Budgeting

• Track direct materials, labor, and facility overhead to identify inefficiencies.
• Forecast fixed and variable expenses to build operational budgets.
• Perform variance analysis, comparing budgeted expectations against actual financial outcomes.
• Support pricing strategy by helping leadership determine profitable selling prices for products and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel and ERP software proficiency, with strong data analytics and cross-functional communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close under deadline pressure.
• Hands-on accounts payable experience, including purchase order matching and invoice processing.
• Proven account reconciliation skills.
• Recent experience submitting invoices through customer portals such as Ariba, OpenTicket/OpenInvoice, or similar platforms.

Preferred

• Experience in a services or field-operations industry.
• Familiarity with multi-location or multi-entity accounting.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation.
• Manual dexterity for keyboard use and operation of standard office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move items up to 15 pounds.
• On-site office environment at the Lubbock, Texas location.
• Standard business hours, with additional hours as needed during month-end close and audit periods.

Why Join Brandon & Clark?

Brandon & Clark, Inc. is a well-established electro-mechanical company founded in 1950. While we are rooted in our strong history, we continue to grow and evolve. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their success by providing training, development, and opportunities to build long-term careers—not just jobs.

When you join our team, you represent a trusted brand known for integrity, quality, and excellence. You’ll build meaningful relationships and help deliver solutions that keep industries running. One of our core values is “shared fate,” which we define as empowering one another through a collaborative environment—listening to understand—within our teams and with our customers, and recognizing that every voice plays a role in our collective success.

• Our benefits package includes a comprehensive selection of medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and company-paid life insurance of up to $50,000.
• We also offer a 401(k) plan with a 3% company match and a variety of supplemental options, including accident and critical illness coverage.
• Team members can select the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Brandon and Clark Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

This job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Brandon and Clark reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.