Cost Accountant
Houston, TX
Accounting – Financial Planning & Analysis /
Full Time /
On-site
Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking a Cost Accountant in Houston, TX. If you are looking to join a great organization and a chance to become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!
Position Summary:
The Cost Accountant will perform advanced cost accounting analyses to compare estimated costs to actual costs and prepare a variety of related budget reports. The role requires collaboration within the accounting team as well as with various groups of the operations and sales teams.
Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:
- Reviews work order transactions to identify costing errors
- Analyzes cost variance analysis and compares actual to system standards
- Performs analysis on labor and burden rates and suggests modifications when needed
- Assists operations with ad hoc analysis on special projects
- Assists with month-end and year-end inventories
- Performs monthly reporting on key performance indicators
- Executes various reports on machine utilization, efficiency, and production volumes
- Prepares or assists in preparing the forms and documents used in capital project budget preparation
- Reviews and analyzes actual costs to identify inaccuracies
- Spearheads process improvement to aid in making costing more accurate
- Reviews, analyzes, and reports actual profit margins
- Performs month-end and year-end closings with assistance
- Determines and recommends cost-effective solutions
- Provides product costing for pricing and business decisions
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA preferred but not required
- 2+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably in an industrial manufacturing setting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Expert Microsoft Office skills to include Excel and related computer applications
- Thorough understanding of accounting procedures
- Proven detail attentiveness, organizational, analytical, and time management skills
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Ability to manage confidential information
- Work in a manufacturing office environment
- Shift Hours: 7AM - 4PM (On-Site; No remote work available)
Reports To:
- Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
