We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to support financial accuracy and operational insight for a manufacturing environment in Coppell, Texas. This position plays a key role in period-end reporting, product cost analysis, inventory oversight, and control improvement while partnering closely with plant leadership and operations teams. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of manufacturing accounting practices and can translate detailed financial data into practical business recommendations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing account reconciliations, recording accruals, and supporting the accuracy of financial results.
- Produce financial reports and evaluate performance trends to help management understand operating results and key cost drivers.
- Manage product costing and inventory accounting activities, including standard cost maintenance, manufacturing cost tracking, valuation review, and analysis of usage and production variances.
- Monitor inventory accuracy through reconciliations and cycle count oversight, partnering with site teams to address discrepancies and strengthen reporting reliability.
- Evaluate accounting processes and internal controls, identify gaps or risks, and implement practical improvements to support policy adherence and regulatory compliance.
- Review capital spending requests and provide financial analysis that supports sound investment decisions across the manufacturing site.
- Coordinate audit requests by organizing supporting schedules, supplying documentation, and responding to questions from external auditors in a timely manner.
- Work closely with operations leaders and maintain a regular presence on the production floor to build familiarity with plant activity and improve financial understanding of site performance.
If interested, please email your resume to Derek Kemp at derek.kemp@roberthalf.c0m
- Strong background in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience with standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
- Ability to manage month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accrual accounting.
- Knowledge of internal controls, financial compliance practices, and audit support responsibilities.
- Proven ability to analyze capital expenditures and present financially sound recommendations.
- Comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams, including operations and plant leadership.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.