Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis Analyst - Houston

Orion Placement; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Houston, TX is seeking a cost accountant to assist senior accounting leadership with budgeting, financial planning, and departmental objectives. You will perform analyses to support strategic decisions and maintain organized financial data.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting with 3+ years of cost accounting experience; a Master's, CPA, or CMA is preferred. This on-site role offers a collaborative culture and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 3+ years of cost accounting or closely related experience required.
• Strong knowledge of managerial and cost accounting practices and procedures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Master's degree, CPA, and/or CMA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior accounting leadership with budgeting, operational goals, financial planning, and departmental objectives.
• Perform financial studies and analyses that help management make informed business decisions.
• Conduct ratio, trend, and financial data analysis to identify patterns, variances, and potential issues.
• Apply advanced managerial and cost accounting practices to support financial performance and reporting.
• Analyze financial results and communicate meaningful findings to leadership.
• Support special accounting and financial analysis projects as business needs evolve.
• Maintain accurate, organized financial information while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Management reporting

Trend analysis

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree

CPA

CMA

Job description

Orion Placement in Houston, TX is seeking a cost accountant to assist senior accounting leadership with budgeting, financial planning, and departmental objectives. You will perform analyses to support strategic decisions and maintain organized financial data.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting with 3+ years of cost accounting experience; a Master's, CPA, or CMA is preferred. This on-site role offers a collaborative culture and strong benefits.