Cost Accountant - On-Site, Detail-Driven & Process-Focused

Smith Pump Company; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Pump Company seeks a Cost Accountant to ensure invoices align with packing slips and POs, verify approvals, and maintain cost records in a hands-on, in-person role at our Waco office.

You’ll review actual costs against POs, prepare invoices, and support the CFO on other accounting projects. Strong Excel, ERP familiarity, and GAAP knowledge are essential; 1+ year in cost/accounting is expected.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more in cost accounting or related roles
• Strong attention to detail and math skills
• Willingness to push back professionally and resolve issues with stakeholders
• Working knowledge of GAAP

Responsibilities

• Match vendor invoices to packing slips and purchase orders to confirm we received what we're paying for
• Confirm the required approvals are on every invoice before it's processed
• Follow up with project managers and purchasers until their purchase orders are correct, complete, and documented
• Review actual costs against purchase orders and maintain cost records
• Prepare and send accurate, timely sales invoices, and issue credit memos for returns or billing corrections
• Check data in the accounting system before final billing
• Support the CFO on other accounting projects as needed

Skills

Cost accounting

Excel

ERP software

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Integrity

Professional push back

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Smith Pump Company seeks a Cost Accountant to ensure invoices align with packing slips and POs, verify approvals, and maintain cost records in a hands-on, in-person role at our Waco office.

You’ll review actual costs against POs, prepare invoices, and support the CFO on other accounting projects. Strong Excel, ERP familiarity, and GAAP knowledge are essential; 1+ year in cost/accounting is expected.