Cost Accountant

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Accountant is responsible for ensuring proper standard cost accounting is followed for Houston inventory and to provide support to the GM and all operational/supply chain teams. The Cost Accountant will be responsible for all areas related to cost-related items. This position reports to the Campus Controller.

Requirements

Monthly Close
Production Reporting (Variable Cost, Productivity, Staffing)
Standard Cost Accounting
Forecast and Budget processes
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
3 to 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably within the manufacturing industry
Passion for the job and a can-do attitude; willing to work the hours necessary to enable the business to continually exceed expectations.
Relentless and tenacious pursuit of continuous improvement in all facets of the business
Highly organized and able to juggle several time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
Understanding of GAAP and statutory accounting concepts and principles

Responsibilities

Lead in daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting for all sites related to income statements and balance sheet
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting from the operations. Prepare Ad hoc reports as needed by operations and management
Serve as a financial business partner to the GM, operations and supply chain teams
Responsible for all aspects of standard cost accounting for Houston products
Support general accounting group within different areas of fixed assets, payables, and receivables for related cost issues
Prepare monthly closing journal entries and adjustments to financial records; organize, analyze and complete month end financial statements.
Assist in annual physical inventories
Monitor fixed asset capital projects from start to completion
Responsible for monthly account reconciliations
Provide support to accounting staff and assist in resolving issues that arise in these areas with minimal supervision
Willingness to perform special projects to improve process efficiency and performance projects as assigned
Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction
All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.
Responsible for Excess & Obsolete reserve calculations on a quarterly basis
Reconcile and analyze monthly Standard Margin and Sales Analysis.
Create and maintain budget and forecasting activities for inventory balances and COGS.
Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient processes, procedures, and use of resources while maintaining a high level of timeliness and accuracy.
Support in the SOX program