Lean Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Hydromotion, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Hydraulics, Inc. seeks a Cost Accountant to join our finance team in Temple, TX. You will maintain standard costing, analyze manufacturing performance, and support Lean initiatives to improve cost efficiency.

You will partner with operations leaders to develop accurate product costs, perform variance analysis, and contribute to monthly close with ledger reconciliations. Strong Excel and ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, including bills of material, routings, work center rates, cost rolls, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience with Oracle, Epicor, or other ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of data and communicate findings through clear, actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly business performance and provide financial insights that support operational decision-making.
• Maintain the standard cost system, including costing new products and coordinating annual standard cost updates.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in the monthly financial close process, including general ledger activities and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, reserve calculations, and annual physical inventory activities.
• Perform gross margin analysis and develop reports that provide meaningful operational and financial insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Epicor

Job description

Texas Hydraulics, Inc. seeks a Cost Accountant to join our finance team in Temple, TX. You will maintain standard costing, analyze manufacturing performance, and support Lean initiatives to improve cost efficiency.

You will partner with operations leaders to develop accurate product costs, perform variance analysis, and contribute to monthly close with ledger reconciliations. Strong Excel and ERP experience are required.