Cost Accountant – SE Houston

Job Title: Cost Accountant

Salary: $85,000 – $115,000

Perks of the Cost Accountant?

  • Career Growth and Development: This position offers high exposure to the CFO and a strong manager to mentor and develop the individual.  
  • Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated and diverse team committed to excellence and innovation.
  • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.
  • Amazing Worklife Balance: hybrid schedule with only 2 required in-office days and flexible start/end times to beat traffic!

Key Responsibilities of the Cost Accountant:

  • Develop and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead
  • Analyze cost variances and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
  • Monitor inventory valuation and cost of goods sold (COGS)
  • Prepare cost reports, budgets, and forecasts for leadership
  • Support month-end and year-end close related to inventory and costing
  • Partner closely with operations, supply chain, and finance to strengthen cost controls
  • Support pricing, margin analysis, and profitability reviews
  • Ensure costing processes align with GAAP and internal policies
  • Provide cost data and documentation for audits

Cost Accountant Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • 4+ years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing accounting
  • Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management
  • Experience working in manufacturing or distribution environments

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