Cost Accountant

The Role

T1 Energy is looking to hire an experienced Cost Accountant to be based at our Austin, TX HQ with occasional travel to our facility in Wilmer, TX.

• Manage and analyze product and manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, overhead, and variances.
• Perform standard cost maintenance, cost roll-ups, and variance analysis within Oracle.
• Partner with operations and supply chain to understand cost drivers and improve cost visibility across the plant.
• Own inventory accounting for raw materials, work in process (WIP), and finished goods at the plant level.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation in accordance with GAAP, including standard costing, inventory reserves, and period-end adjustments.
• Support cycle counts and physical inventories, including planning, reconciliation, variance investigation, and adjustment documentation.
• Analyze inventory variances — usage, yield, scrap, and obsolescence — and partner with operations to drive root cause resolution.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of manufacturing transactions.
• Support and continuously improve the month-end close process with a focus on speed, accuracy, and transparency.
• Prepare and review cost-related journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Aid in management reporting related to plant performance, margins, and operational KPIs.
• Help establish and document cost accounting best practices in a growing manufacturing environment.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline accounting workflows and strengthen controls.
• Support system and process enhancements related to Oracle and manufacturing finance.
• Serve as a finance partner to the Plant General Manager on ad hoc accounting, financial analysis, and business questions.
• Provide financial insights to support operational decision-making at the plant level.
• Assist with special projects related to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle, specifically costing, inventory, and general ledger modules.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures and variance analysis.
• Ability to work effectively on-site in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Strong process documentation and SOP development experience.