Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing Costing & Close

Randstad USA; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401K plan

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a seasoned accounting professional in Texas with 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, including cost accounting in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, reconciliations, and year-end close, with strong Excel and ERP experience (Plex preferred, Oracle/SAP also considered).

The ideal candidate will lead cost analyses, support inventory accounting, and collaborate across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and controls.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience including cost accounting.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proven account reconciliations and year-end close experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Excel proficient; ERP experience required with Plex strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost analysis for manufacturing operations, including product costing, standard cost reviews, variance analysis, and COGS analysis.
• Support inventory accounting processes, including valuation, reserves, and physical count reconciliations.
• Lead parts of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close with journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Drive year-end balance sheet clean-up and assist in audit schedules.
• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to ensure accurate posting and reconciliation.
• Prepare and review balance sheet and P&L for GAAP compliance.
• Maintain fixed asset accounting including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reporting.
• Assist in preparing internal and external financial statements.

Skills

GAAP

General Ledger

Accountant

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Plex ERP

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking a seasoned accounting professional in Texas with 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, including cost accounting in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, reconciliations, and year-end close, with strong Excel and ERP experience (Plex preferred, Oracle/SAP also considered).

The ideal candidate will lead cost analyses, support inventory accounting, and collaborate across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and controls.