Senior Cost Accountant

Our client is looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to join their team in Richardson. Looking for candidates with manufacturing experience and at least 3years of cost accounting experience.

• Develop and review monthly reports on production costs, margins, and operational performance
• Evaluate cost variances and identify underlying drivers, providing actionable insights to leadership
• Maintain and validate product costing data, including materials, labor, and overhead components
• Establish and monitor cost allocation methods and overhead rates
• Reconcile inventory balances, including work-in-process, and ensure alignment between systems and financial records
• Oversee inventory cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts with detailed production and cost data
• Assist with pricing analysis and initiatives aimed at improving cost efficiency
• Build a strong understanding of manufacturing workflows to enhance the accuracy of cost reporting

• Prepare and record journal entries related to inventory, accruals, and cost adjustments
• Perform account reconciliations and analyze general ledger activity
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist in preparing financial statements in compliance with accounting standards
• Provide support during internal and external audits, including documentation and analysis
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required

• 3–7 years of accounting experience, with a focus on cost accounting
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment strongly preferred
• Familiarity with inventory processes, product costing, and production flows

• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, including standard costing and variance analysis
• Experience with inventory valuation and reconciliation processes
• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, pivot tables, formulas)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial teams
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills

• Background in manufacturing, industrial, or production-based industries
• Experience supporting cost reduction or continuous improvement initiatives
• Exposure to operational improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean or Six Sigma)
• Advanced reporting or data analytics capabilities

• Regular interaction with both office and production environments
• Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer
• Occasional movement through manufacturing or warehouse areas
• Light lifting may be required periodically