Manufacturing Cost Accountant | Drive Pricing & Efficiency

ESAB Corporation; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESAB Corporation in Denton, TX is seeking a Cost Accountant to partner with operations and drive cost transparency. Reporting to the Plant Controller, this role analyzes manufacturing costs, supports standard costing, and enhances cost reporting across the plant.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities, support budgeting and forecasting, and ensure compliance with internal controls while contributing to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong costing, inventory management, and variance analysis skills.
• Proficiency in SAP or Oracle and advanced Excel.
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor manufacturing costs, variances, and inventory valuation.
• Prepare and maintain standard cost models and cost roll-ups.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to cost accounting.
• Conduct margin analysis to inform pricing and profitability strategies.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting for cost and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Participate in ERP system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Variance analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

ESAB Corporation in Denton, TX is seeking a Cost Accountant to partner with operations and drive cost transparency. Reporting to the Plant Controller, this role analyzes manufacturing costs, supports standard costing, and enhances cost reporting across the plant.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities, support budgeting and forecasting, and ensure compliance with internal controls while contributing to continuous improvement