Cost Accountant
Job in
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75215, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
Employbridge
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
-
Accounting
Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are hiring a Cost Accountant with strong experience in manufacturing finance, inventory accounting, and cost analysis
. This role is highly focused on standard costing, variance analysis, WIP reconciliation, and ERP-driven reporting
, along with month-end close responsibilities.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone experienced in manufacturing cost structures, BOM management, and cross‑functional collaboration with operations teams
.
- Perform standard costing and variance analysis (actual vs. standard/FIFO)
- Analyze manufacturing costs, margins, and profitability trends
- Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), labor standards, and overhead rates
- Manage inventory accounting, WIP reconciliation, and cycle counts
- Develop cost allocation and overhead absorption models
- Support cost reduction initiatives and operational efficiency improvements
- Build reports using ERP systems and advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
- Execute month-end close procedures and journal entries
- Perform account reconciliations (inventory, accruals, manufacturing accounts)
- Assist with financial reporting (GAAP)
- Support audit preparation and compliance controls
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
- 3–7 years of accounting experience
- 3+ years in manufacturing cost accounting
- Strong experience with:
- Inventory accounting & WIP
- BOMs & cost structures
- ERP systems (Business Central or similar)
- Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, analysis)
- Manufacturing / industrial environment
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement
- Cost reduction or profitability initiatives
- ERP reporting & data analytics
- High‑impact role supporting operations and leadership decisions
- Strong exposure to manufacturing finance + ERP data environments
- Opportunity to drive cost optimization and process improvements
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