Cost Accountant - Encore Program Internship

Texas Instruments; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 44,640 - 89,280; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments is seeking experienced professionals for its Encore Program in Dallas, TX. The 12-week paid internship is designed for individuals returning after a career break, with roles that contribute from day one and offer mentorship and networking.

As a Cost Accountant, you’ll participate in monthly and quarterly closes, inventory valuation, pricing analyses, and cost tracking, with potential for full-time employment at program end. Local work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Career-level experience in cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly close processes, including P&L and balance sheet actuals.
• Manage inventory valuation, tracking, and audits.
• Oversee pricing activities and cost analyses.
• Support licensing, cost tracking, and royalty implications.
• Evaluate balance sheet adjustments and accruals.
• Collaborate with finance and management on performance reviews and cost reduction.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced professional or veteran looking for a purposeful step back into the workforce after an extended career break? Or are you ready to return to full‑time work but need a flexible bridge to re‑launch your career?

TI’s Encore Program helps you put your skills to work, sharpen your capabilities, and relaunch your career.

About the Encore program

• Overview: A paid, 12‑week internship designed for experienced talent who have taken a career break of 2 years or more (over a continuous period).
• Your role: You’ll be a contributor, not a trainee, from day1—solving real problems, inventing solutions, and collaborating with TI teams.
• Support: Personalized mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities are built into the program.

• Outcome: High‑performing participants will be considered for full‑time employment at the end of the program.

  Eligibility:

• A career break of at least2years
• Intent to return to a full‑time role at TI after the program.
• No sponsorship required now or in the future (U.S. work‑authorization required).

• Meet the minimum role‑specific requirements for the job

  Change the world. Love your job.
  Do you have a passion for numbers? Texas Instruments (TI) is looking for an experienced Cost Accountantwho enjoys working in fast-paced environment to join our team.

  Responsibilities include:

• Working on monthly and quarterly close, P&L and balance sheet actuals, inventory valuation, inventory, capital and process control audits, pricing, and full compliance with Internal Control Checklist (ICC), TI Policies & Procedures, and GAAP
• Ownership of OTC and AIP pricing activities, including new material set-up, quarterly pricing cycle, and impact analysis
• Support contract accounting requirements for licensing, cost tracking, reimbursement (NRE), royalty implications, and inventory tracking
• Independently determine the need for and appropriateness of balance sheet adjustments, such as inventory reserves, expense accruals, prepaids, and capital accruals
• Collaborating with finance team and management team on operation performance reviews, finance actuals reviews, cost reduction activities, and ad hoc analysis
• Continuously seeking process improvements, including but not limited to automation, efficiency and accuracy
• Participating on and leading a variety of priorities teams and initiatives

Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.