Seeking a Cost Accountant (Manufacturing) for our manufacturing client located in Southeast Houston, Texas(link removed)>
- Base Salary up to $85k plus excellent full benefits package
- Bachelors Degree and 2+ years of cost accounting experience required
- Role is HYBRID 4 days per week in office / 1 day per week remote
Responsibilities:
- Lead the month-end close process, assuring timely completion of all activities per the closing checklist
- Reconciles balance sheet accounts and review reconciliations
- Prepares journal entries
- Prepares and analyzes key performance metrics explaining variances from historical trends or expected results
- Coordinates quarterly and year-end audit activities among internal and external auditors and corporate finance
- Perform annual standard labor and overhead rate analysis
- Implement, evaluate and update internal control procedures
- Manages the financial aspects of the POC Revenue recognition process
- Ad hoc financial reporting and analyses
- Documents and maintains financial processes and procedures
- Participates on cross-functional or financial process-improvement teams
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting required. CPA or MBA a plus
- 2+ years of cost accounting experience required in a manufacturing and/or project environment (e.g., Percentage of Completion Accounting)
- Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Microsoft office software proficiency, especially Excel and Word
- Experience with an ERP system, Oracle preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills. Plans, organizes, and schedules in an efficient and productive manner. Able to manage multiple priorities and projects
- Able to handle complex and multiple tasks with limited direction
- Detail and results oriented, excellent accuracy and commitment to meeting deadlines
- Work independently and responsibly