Cost Accountant

SAN ANTONIO LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Accountant will be responsible for analyzing production and operational costs, inventory valuation, and cost variance reporting to support strategic decision-making and improve profitability. This role requires strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration with departments such as operations, finance, supply chain, and engineering to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance overall efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience in effectively communicating key data and working with various departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated business acumen with a clear understanding of the operational drivers of cost.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree preferred
• Professional certifications such as CPA or CMA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the standard cost system for materials, labor, and overhead; support forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Collaborate with engineering to cost new products and ensure the accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Perform month-end closing activities and prepare detailed variance reports, explaining differences between actual and standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Coordinate and conduct physical and cycle counts of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory.
• Generate and communicate daily production, cost, and variance reports to management.
• Provide profitability analysis, identify cost drivers, and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and finance teams to resolve cost issues and drive operational efficiencies.
• Analyze production methods and changes in raw materials to determine their impact on costs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), particularly in relation to financial statements and inventory valuation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level