Cost Accountant

Description We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in Texas. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can translate production and inventory data into meaningful financial insight that supports sound business decisions. The role calls for strong analytical ability, clear communication, and hands-on experience with cost accounting processes in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities:

- Analyze product and production costs to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities to improve financial performance.

- Maintain standard costing data and review cost assumptions to ensure accurate valuation of materials, labor, and overhead.

- Reconcile inventory activity with the general ledger and investigate variances affecting financial results.

- Prepare recurring cost, inventory, and variance reports for leadership to support planning and operational decisions.

- Monitor inventory balances and valuation methods to help maintain accurate financial records across manufacturing operations.

- Partner with production and operations teams to review cost drivers, inventory movement, and reporting accuracy.

- Support month-end close activities related to costing, inventory accounting, and account reconciliations.

- Use SAP Business One to manage accounting data, reporting, and cost-related analysis within the manufacturing environment. Requirements - At least 2 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

- Hands-on experience with cost accounting, including standard costing and variance analysis.

- Proficiency with SAP Business One is required.

- Solid understanding of inventory accounting, inventory valuation, and general ledger processes.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate findings clearly.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills for working across accounting and operations teams.

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