Senior Cost Accountant

ZT Systems; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 63,375 - 88,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing resources

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Training programs

Job summary

ZT Group Int’l. seeks a Senior Cost Accountant to maintain the standard costing system and analyze manufacturing performance. You will monitor BOM accuracy, ensure inventory and COGS follow US GAAP, and partner with Production and Supply Chain to drive cost insights.

Responsibilities include month-end close support, journal entries for inventory and COGS, and overhead rate application. A Bachelor’s in accounting and 2+ years of experience are required, with SAP familiarity desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 2+ years of Accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software packages.
• Prior experience with SAP is highly desirable; familiarity with SOX 404 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the standard costing system and ensure product costs are accurate and up to date.
• Analyze manufacturing variances including material price, labor efficiency and overhead spending.
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries for inventory, COGS and manufacturing allocations.
• Review BOMs and routings to ensure accurate labor and overhead absorption.
• Assist in month-end close by reconciling inventory sub-ledgers to GL and investigating discrepancies.
• Calculate and apply overhead rates in line with policy and US GAAP.
• Assess changes in design, materials or methods and their impact on costs and margins.
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts at facilities.

Skills

2+ years accounting

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Monarch

SAP

10-key

Job description

About the Role

The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the company’s standard costing system and providing detailed analysis of manufacturing performance. This role focuses on identifying production variances, managing the accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOM), and ensuring that inventory and COGS are recorded in accordance with US GAAP. By partnering with Production and Supply Chain teams, you will deliver actionable insights into cost drivers and margin trends, playing a vital role in optimizing operational efficiency and supporting the month‑end close process.

What You’ll Do

• Support the development and maintenance of the company’s standard costing system, ensuring all product costs are accurate and up to date.
• Perform detailed analysis of manufacturing variances, including material price, labor efficiency and overhead spending, to identify areas for cost improvement.
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries related to inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS) and manufacturing allocations.
• Conduct regular reviews of Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing to ensure accurate labor and overhead absorption.
• Participate in the month‑end close process by reconciling inventory sub‑ledgers to the general ledger and investigating discrepancies.
• Assist in calculating and applying overhead rates in accordance with company policy and US GAAP.
• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials or manufacturing methods to determine the impact on product costs and margins.
• Coordinate and support physical inventory counts and cycle‑counting programs at manufacturing or warehouse locations.

  What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • 2+ years of Accounting experience.
  • Computer skills to include Excel, Monarch, Microsoft Word, e‑mail and accounting software packages.
  • Prior experience with SAP highly desirable.
  • Proficiency with 10 key.
  • Experience and/or knowledge of SOX 404 requirements preferred.

  Compensation & Benefits

  Typical base salary ranges from $63,375 to $88,500 per year. Compensation may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources and more.

  Benefits include:

  • Competitive base salary.
  • Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays.
  • Parental leave and family care support programs.
  • Structured training programs and on‑the‑job learning opportunities.
  • Matching gifts and volunteer programs.

  EEO Statement

  ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

  Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or to obtain an export control license. All offers of employment are conditional on meeting the foregoing requirements.