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Cost Accountant I
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Cost Accountant I

Category:

Finance and accounting

Job type:

Professional/office

Location:

Houston, Texas

Work location:

On-site

Term:

Full-time

Overview

This position is responsible for maintaining and analyzing the integrity of the general ledger, subsystems, and manufacturing data related to inventory. This role will assist in the forecasting and budgeting process, as well as analyzing operational data to identify cost improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the standard cost system for manufactured products.

  • Monitor and finalize the manufacturing work order process into inventory.

  • Review, correct, and reconcile general ledger accounts.

  • Develop and maintain KPIs / metrics for analyzing operating results.

  • Maintain general ledger (G/L) accounts associated with inventory and ensure they are balanced with inventory subsystems across multiple plants.

  • Manage variance reserves and expenses including purchase price variance, standard revaluation, usage variances, and overhead variances.

  • Coordinate the flow of general ledger data through the system.

  • Prepare journal entries, schedules, and reports for the monthly Operating report outs.

  • Assist in preparing audit schedules and the annual budget.

  • Calculate elimination entries for inter-company inventory in both dollars and units.

  • Process manufacturing transactions for off-site facilities.

  • Audit and assist in periodic physical inventories at multiple locations.

  • Execute special projects as needed

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

  • 2-3 years of experience in accounting.

  • Proficiency in PC operations, Windows applications, and Excel.

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.

  • Experience in manufacturing and standard cost accounting.

Benefits

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Gym Membership Reimbursement

  • FSA/HSA

  • Virtual Care

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