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Cost Accountant
<p>Are you a detail-oriented, analytically minded Cost Accountant wanting to help a growing manufacturer in developing their processes and procedures to help improve this manufacturing plant’s performance.</p><p> </p><p>Our client is a growing privately held manufacturing company who is seeking an experienced finance professional to work 100% onsite and play a pivotal role in driving business success through actionable insights and cost analysis.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and improve inventory analysis, management, and reporting.</li><li>Will prepare and provide weekly, monthly and quarterly gross margin analysis to senior leadership.</li><li>Will be actively involved with month end closing, journal entries, accruals, inventory roll forwards, etc.</li><li>Provide accurate cost accounting support to enhance operational efficiency.</li><li>Develop meaningful relationships with various members of the operations team.</li><li> </li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.</li><li>At least 3+ years of experience in cost accounting.</li><li>Expertise in inventory, pricing models, purchasing analytics, and BI tools.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is a full-time, onsite role in North Houston. If you’re ready to make an impact, share your resume today!</p>
<p>• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.</p><p>• Expertise in manufacturing cost accounting and standard cost methodologies.</p><p>• Proficiency in inventory analysis and annual physical inventory processes.</p><p>• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.</p><p>• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.</p><p>• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various departments.</p><p>• Ability to travel quarterly to other plant locations.</p><p>• Familiarity with ERP systems and their role in cost accounting.</p>
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  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you a detail-oriented, analytically minded Cost Accountant wanting to help a growing manufacturer in developing their processes and procedures to help improve this manufacturing plant’s performance.</p><p> </p><p>Our client is a growing privately held manufacturing company who is seeking an experienced finance professional to work 100% onsite and play a pivotal role in driving business success through actionable insights and cost analysis.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and improve inventory analysis, management, and reporting.</li><li>Will prepare and provide weekly, monthly and quarterly gross margin analysis to senior leadership.</li><li>Will be actively involved with month end closing, journal entries, accruals, inventory roll forwards, etc.</li><li>Provide accurate cost accounting support to enhance operational efficiency.</li><li>Develop meaningful relationships with various members of the operations team.</li><li> </li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.</li><li>At least 3+ years of experience in cost accounting.</li><li>Expertise in inventory, pricing models, purchasing analytics, and BI tools.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is a full-time, onsite role in North Houston. If you’re ready to make an impact, share your resume today!</p>
  • 2025-08-04T19:49:23Z

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