Cost Accountant

SeAH Superalloy Technologies; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SeAH Superalloy Technologies in Temple, Texas is building a world-class manufacturing facility to produce aerospace-grade nickel-based superalloys for investment casting and additive manufacturing. The Cost Accountant supports manufacturing operations through cost analysis, inventory valuation, and standard costing in a fast-paced environment.

You'll partner with Production, Procurement, and Engineering to ensure costs are accurately captured in the ERP/MRP system, perform month-end close, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3–5 years cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems and inventory management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Reconcile inventory transactions within the MRP system and support cycle counts.
• Assist month-end close with journal entries and cost-related accruals.
• Identify opportunities to improve costing accuracy and inventory controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MRP systems

ERP/MRP system

SAP Business One

Job description

SeAH Superalloy Technologies is building a world-class manufacturing facility in Temple, Texas, producing aerospace-grade nickel-based superalloys for investment casting and additive manufacturing. As part of SeAH Group’s $150M U.S. greenfield investment, we’re shaping the future of advanced manufacturing and establishing strong partnerships with industry leaders, suppliers, and communities.

About The Role

• The Cost Accountant is responsible for supporting SeAH Superalloy Technologies' manufacturing operations through accurate cost analysis, inventory valuation, and standard costing. This full-time role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience with MRP systems and inventory management, along with a solid foundation in manufacturing cost accounting.

What You’ll Do

Cost Accounting & Analysis

• Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead, and investigate variances between standard and actual costs.
• Support product costing activities, including cost roll-ups and analysis of manufacturing variances (material, labor, and overhead).
• Partner with Production, Procurement, and Engineering to ensure costs are accurately captured and reflected in the ERP/MRP system.

Inventory Management

• Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions within the MRP system, including raw materials, work‑in‑process, and finished goods.
• Support cycle counts and physical inventory processes, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure inventory valuations are accurate and properly reflected in the general ledger.

Month-End & Reporting

• Support month-end close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and inventory/cost-related accruals.
• Prepare routine cost and variance reports for the Controller or Finance leadership.
• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and other reporting needs by providing supporting documentation.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve costing accuracy, inventory controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve cost and inventory discrepancies.
• Assist with the implementation or enhancement of ERP/MRP‑based costing and inventory workflows

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3-5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and inventory management practices.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Adaptable, collaborative team player able to work effectively across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct, hands‑on experience with SAP Business One.
• Experience in a startup, greenfield, or rapidly scaling manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with standard costing methodologies and variance analysis.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Primarily sedentary role; ability to sit for extended periods at a workstation.
• Regular use of hands for typing, 10‑key data entry, and computer work.
• Ability to lift or carry light office items (typically up to 15 lbs.).
• Work performed in a standard office environment adjacent to manufacturing operations; moderate noise level.
• Ability to read screens, documents, and electronic communications with clarity.
• Overtime may be required during month-end, quarter-end, and annual close periods.