Cost Accountant - Manufacturing
CFS · Houston, TX · 3 wk ago
Accounting$95k–$105k/yrFull-time
Salary: $95K - $105K
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Play a visible role supporting both finance and operations teams across multiple locations.
- Gain exposure to product costing, inventory management, estimating, and financial reporting.
- Partner directly with leadership on pricing accuracy and cost analysis initiatives.
- Help drive process improvements that impact profitability and operational efficiency.
- Work in a hands-on manufacturing environment where your analysis influences business decisions.
- Opportunity to expand expertise in inventory controls, standard costing, and production reporting.
- Exposure to a multi-location operation with cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong potential for professional growth within an expanding organization.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and analyze standard costs for manufactured products.
- Support estimating and project teams with accurate product costing.
- Monitor production variances, labor costs, material usage, and overhead allocations.
- Participate in month-end close activities related to inventory and cost of goods sold.
- Support inventory control, reconciliations, and physical count processes.
- Identify and implement improvements in costing and inventory reporting processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3-5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of inventory management, job costing, and BOM structures.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.