Cost Accountant

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