Manufacturing Cost Accountant – Margin & Cost Control

Cactus Wellhead; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cactus Wellhead in Bossier City, LA is seeking an experienced accountant to manage cost accounting, analysis, and the monthly close. You will prepare journal entries, analyze variances, and ensure accuracy of margins and inventory reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting, manufacturing accounting experience, and readiness to work OT during closes and audits. CPA/CMA is preferred, with attention to internal controls and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing accounting is preferred.
• Ability to work overtime during month-end close and audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly close activities including posting journal entries and reconciliations.
• Enter non-rental fixed asset additions and disposals with approvals.
• Analyze Construction in Progress and update fixed assets monthly.
• Prepare and analyze monthly gross margins and inventory reports.
• Monitor absorption, variances, and cost roll transactions.
• Reconcile COGS and Inventory accounts monthly.
• Provide journal entries for variance accounts and margin analyses.

Skills

Month-end close

Variance analysis

Journal entries

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Cactus Wellhead in Bossier City, LA is seeking an experienced accountant to manage cost accounting, analysis, and the monthly close. You will prepare journal entries, analyze variances, and ensure accuracy of margins and inventory reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting, manufacturing accounting experience, and readiness to work OT during closes and audits. CPA/CMA is preferred, with attention to internal controls and process improvements.