Cost Accountant

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hohmann & Barnard Inc, a part of Marmon Holdings (backed by Berkshire Hathaway), is seeking a Cost Accountant. For over 90 years, Hohmann & Barnard, Inc., has pioneered innovative solutions for the masonry industry, manufacturing construction materials for the building envelope including anchors, reinforcement, moisture protection, thermal performance, wall estimating software, and air barrier systems. The Cost Accountant will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely standard & average cost and manufacturing variance analysis, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of inventory accounting and physical inventory processes, managing monthly close activities, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations related to manufacturing operations, and providing actionable financial and operational reporting to drive performance improvement. Marmon is a global industrial organization with 11 industry groups, 30,000 employees, and $12 billion in annual revenue, committed to making a positive impact, providing diverse learning opportunities, and fostering a culture of empowerment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance.
5+ years’ experience in accounting
at least 3 years in cost accounting required.
ERP experience required.
High proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft office products.
Organizational, verbal, and written communication skills necessary.
Ability to work directly with plant personnel, as well as management.
Expected to travel 25% to visit facilities, vendors, and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience preferred.
Highly detailed and capable of multi-tasking is an asset.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update standard & average costs, and job costs for Engineering Services projects.
Maintain bills of material and routings with ">="98% accuracy; complete reviews on a defined cycle (e.g., quarterly or as required by operational changes).
Prepare, post, and analyze monthly manufacturing variances within established close timelines; clearly explain drivers and recommend corrective actions to Finance and Operations leadership.
Monitor labor, overhead, and material variances, ensuring root-cause analysis and follow-up actions are documented and tracked.
Assist in preparation of all direct costs for budgeting.
Schedule, monitor, and audit physical inventories to achieve inventory accuracy targets (e.g., ">="99% location and quantity accuracy).
Prepare and reconcile inventory accounts monthly; investigate and resolve discrepancies within defined timelines.
Partner with plant and warehouse teams to improve transaction discipline and reduce inventory adjustments and write-offs.
Prepare and post journal entries accurately and on time, meeting all month-end close deadlines.
Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts monthly with no aged unreconciled items beyond established thresholds.
Support Finance during the close process by responding to requests, explaining results, and resolving issues promptly.
Prepare weekly metrics, monthly manufacturing reports, and internal reporting packages that include operating metrics, financial controls, and performance indicators.
Perform operational and financial analysis within business units; present clear findings and data-driven recommendations to management.
Continuously improve report quality, clarity, and timeliness to support plant-level and executive decision-making.
Collects data, allocates costs and prepares reports on labor, equipment, depreciation, assembly, or other operating expenses, ensuring that established procedures are followed.
Review internal controls to investigate and correct operational issues.
Travel, potentially 25% based upon business need.
Perform additional projects, duties or assignments as directed by management.