Cost Accountant

Turtlebox Audio • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

The Cost Accountant is responsible for managing the full cost accounting lifecycle for a fast-moving consumer electronics business built on global contract manufacturing and multi-node U.S. distribution. This role owns the accuracy of landed product cost including tariffs and logistics, manages warranty and other reserves, and ensures financial transparency across overseas third-party manufacturing partners and domestic third-party logistics (3PL) providers. The ideal candidate has deep experience with landed cost modeling, product margin analytics, inventory accounting and reserve analyses in a fast-moving consumer goods environment.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the company’s financial health while gaining valuable experience in in a fast-moving consumer electronics company. You’ll work in a supportive, team-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable or general accounting experience
• Strong understanding of landed cost modeling, new product introduction strategies and variance analysis.
• Experience interfacing with overseas manufacturers.
• Experience managing or auditing 3PL cost structures and logistics accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills; strong familiarity with ERP systems
• Excellent analytical and communication skills and the ability to work across product development, operations, and finance

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical and cost modeling skills
• Comfort working in fast-paced NPI environments
• Proactive problem solving and root cause analysis
• Cross-functional communication and supplier-facing confidence
• Ability to work on tight deadlines and prioritize multiple projects
• High degree of integrity and commitment to financial discipline

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate landed costs inclusive of freight, tariffs, and logistics costs.
• Manage annual cost roll estimates and mid-year cost revisions due to shipping, material or tariff changes.
• Validate cost inputs from overseas suppliers, ensuring accuracy of purchase prices, additional shipping costs and tariffs.
• Review and supplier cost estimates, manufacturing quotes, and changes in unit cost.
• Partner with Operations, and FP&A to evaluate cost impacts of supply chain changes, tooling amortization, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support landed cost modeling for new product introductions, pilot runs and production ramp.
• Track and allocate inbound freight, ocean/air costs, and tariffs to ensure accurate landed cost per unit.
• Monitor and reconcile 3PL invoices for storage, pick/pack, handling, special projects, and ancillary charges.
• Oversight of outbound freight costs incurred and coordination with Operations
• Ensure proper accruals for warehousing and unbilled logistics expenses.
• Oversee inventory valuation and FIFO cost flows in the company’s ERP system.
• Perform monthly inventory reconciliations between ERP, 3PL systems, and supplier reports.
• Engage with Operations on cycle counts, physical inventory, and variance resolution.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of inventory reserves and warranty accrual.
• Support product and quality teams on cost implications of delivering high quality consumer electronics, ensuring continual product improvement.
• Prepare monthly margin analysis by SKU and channel (DTC, retail, distribution)
• Support month-end close processes including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and cost of goods sold analysis.
• Partner with FP&A in creating cost inputs to forecasts, budgets, and product-level profitability models.
• Partner with Operations to validate supplier quotes and monitor cost changes.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Operations on logistics cost optimization and scenario analysis.
• Work with Operations to support an environment of continuous improvement in cost-related information flows from suppliers and 3PLs into ERP systems.
• Other responsibilities can and will be assigned either temporarily or permanently to this position.

Benefits

• Complimentary lunch every day.
• 12 annual holidays plus Paid Time Off.
• Comprehensive health benefits & 401k matching.
• Awesome discounts to complete your Turtlebox collection!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees