Cost Accountant — Profitability & Variance Analyst

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Alternatives is seeking a Cost Accountant in Houston, TX. This role involves analyzing project and operational costs, maintaining cost structures, and evaluating financial variances.

The ideal candidate should have 3-4 years of relevant experience, advanced Excel skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. This position is 100% office-based but may involve interactions in shop and warehouse environments.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of cost accounting, project accounting, or operational finance experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.
• Develop and maintain job cost structures and standard cost assumptions.
• Perform variance analysis on actual versus budgeted costs.
• Prepare and present analytical cost reports to senior leadership.
• Partner with various departments to evaluate cost exposure.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Sage ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Professional Alternatives is seeking a Cost Accountant in Houston, TX. This role involves analyzing project and operational costs, maintaining cost structures, and evaluating financial variances.

The ideal candidate should have 3-4 years of relevant experience, advanced Excel skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. This position is 100% office-based but may involve interactions in shop and warehouse environments.