Junior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing & Inventory Costing

CZT ENERGY USA INC.; Sealy (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance; 401k

Job summary

CZT ENERGY USA INC. in Sealy, TX is seeking an entry-level Cost Accountant I to support manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, and month-end close processes.

You will work with Production and Finance to ensure accurate product costs, analyze variances, and assist with management reporting. The role offers exposure to cost accounting in a manufacturing setting and opportunities for career development within our finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 0-2 years of accounting or manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial concepts.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in data.
• Ability to learn ERP systems quickly.
• Ability to work independently and investigate discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze material, labor, overhead, and production cost information.
• Prepare and maintain product cost calculations, cost reports, and related schedules.
• Analyze actual versus expected costs and investigate significant variances.
• Support standard cost updates, inventory valuation, and cost-of-goods-sold analysis.
• Perform inventory and account reconciliations and assist with physical inventory counts and audits.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation related to inventory and manufacturing costs.
• Support month-end closing, financial reporting, and management reporting activities.
• Work closely with Production to collect and verify production data, including output, material usage, scrap, and labor hours.
• Work with Production and Purchasing to resolve costing, inventory, and reporting issues.
• Assist with selected AP, vendor, and other financial reconciliations as needed.
• Support internal and external audits and follow established accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Perform other accounting, cost analysis, and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

SAP Business One

Job description

CZT ENERGY USA INC. in Sealy, TX is seeking an entry-level Cost Accountant I to support manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, and month-end close processes.

You will work with Production and Finance to ensure accurate product costs, analyze variances, and assist with management reporting. The role offers exposure to cost accounting in a manufacturing setting and opportunities for career development within our finance team.