Sr. Cost Accountant

Location: Houston
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Sr. Cost Accountant, Public Company, Great Benefits, Northwest Houston Area This Jobot Job is hosted by: David Hyon Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year A bit about us: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Accountant to join our dynamic team. This role is instrumental in the Energy industry, offering an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and progressive company. You will be working closely with the financial team and other departments to ensure cost effectiveness and increase profitability. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a bustling environment and is well-versed in conducting variance analysis. Why join us? Immediate Contract-To-Hire Opportunity at Global, Publicly Traded Oil & Gas Company Job Details Job Details: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Permanent Cost Accountant to join our dynamic team. This role is instrumental in the Engineering industry, offering an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and progressive company. You will be working closely with the financial team and other departments to ensure cost effectiveness and increase profitability. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a bustling environment and is well-versed in conducting variance analysis. Responsibilities: Apply your expertise in variance analysis to identify cost trends and assess opportunities to improve profitability. Implement cost standards for materials and labor, prepare cost of goods sold and production reports, and coordinate inventory and cost controls. Analyze and monitor raw material inventory and associated cost of goods. Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to analyze costs, review budgets and prepare related reports. Conduct regular physical inventory counts and monitor cycle count program. Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by product, by customer type and by division. Assist in Month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward. Review and analyze capital projects and fixed assets. Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management. Develop and manage cost accounting systems to provide more effective and efficient review of financial data. Perform cost accumulation tasks as a member of the target costing group. Assist in audits and general ledger preparation. Forecast and plan future purchasing costs according to fiscal needs. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Must have a minimum of 5 years of cost accounting experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment. Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation preferred. Proficiency in variance analysis and cost accounting according to generally accepted accounting principles. Strong knowledge of cost systems and cost control, and the ability to effectively analyze and interpret data. Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Proficient in MS Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills. Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions based on accurate and timely analyses. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with all levels of an organization. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks concurrently, and meet deadlines. Strong understanding of the financial analysis and its linkage with operations. Knowledge of ERP systems will be an added advantage. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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