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Cost Accountant

  • Houston, TX, United States

$90,000 to $100,000 USD / year

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Job details

Pay
$90,000 to $100,000 USD / year
Closing date
Experience
2+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or product-based environment.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a Cost Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This position will play a key role in cost analysis, inventory management, month-end close activities, and supporting operational decision-making across the business.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in monthly and year-end close processes.
  • Maintain and analyze standard costing and investigate cost variances.
  • Assist with inventory accounting, valuation, and cycle count activities.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost improvement initiatives.
  • Analyze labor, overhead, production, and inventory-related costs.
  • Review and maintain product costing data and bill of materials information.
  • Partner with operations and leadership to provide financial analysis and reporting.
  • Assist with process improvements and special projects as needed.

For confidential consideration, send your resume to Esti.Castresana@RobertHalf.c0m.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or product-based environment.
  • Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, or financial analysis.
  • ERP system experience preferred.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
  • CPA or CPA-track is a plus.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
  • Limited travel may be required.

For confidential consideration, send your resume to Esti.Castresana@RobertHalf.c0m.

More about this job

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Month-end close
  • Decision making
  • Budget management
  • Forecasting
  • Leadership
  • Financial analysis
  • Reporting
  • Cost accounting
  • ERP
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Communication skills

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