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Cost Accountant
<p>We are seeking a Cost Accountant to join our client's team in Houston, Texas. As a key member of our manufacturing team, you will handle critical cost accounting tasks including inventory management, COGS, and physical counts. You will also work with accounting software systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools to ensure accurate financial data and records.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy</p><p>• Oversee inventory management, including conducting annual physical inventories</p><p>• Utilize Accounting Software Systems and ERP tools for financial data management</p><p>• Handle accounting functions including accounts payable and ledger reconciliations</p><p>• Conduct budget processes and manage cash activity</p><p>• Ensure process and procedures are followed for financial operations</p><p>• Operate with a high level of proficiency in Oracle and Advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting</p><p>• Engage in regular auditing activities to ensure financial compliance</p>
• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems <br>• Knowledge and application of ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning <br>• Mastery over Accounting Functions <br>• Expertise in Accounts Payable (AP) <br>• Experience in Auditing <br>• Understanding of Budget Processes <br>• Familiarity with Cash Activity <br>• Experience with Annual Physical Inventory <br>• Knowledge of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) <br>• Skill in Ledger Reconciliations
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  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a Cost Accountant to join our client's team in Houston, Texas. As a key member of our manufacturing team, you will handle critical cost accounting tasks including inventory management, COGS, and physical counts. You will also work with accounting software systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools to ensure accurate financial data and records.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy</p><p>• Oversee inventory management, including conducting annual physical inventories</p><p>• Utilize Accounting Software Systems and ERP tools for financial data management</p><p>• Handle accounting functions including accounts payable and ledger reconciliations</p><p>• Conduct budget processes and manage cash activity</p><p>• Ensure process and procedures are followed for financial operations</p><p>• Operate with a high level of proficiency in Oracle and Advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting</p><p>• Engage in regular auditing activities to ensure financial compliance</p>
  • 2025-08-15T15:14:30Z

Cost Accountant Job in Houston | Robert Half