We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in Texas. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can translate production and inventory data into meaningful financial insight that supports sound business decisions. The role calls for strong analytical ability, clear communication, and hands-on experience with cost accounting processes in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze product and production costs to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Maintain standard costing data and review cost assumptions to ensure accurate valuation of materials, labor, and overhead.
• Reconcile inventory activity with the general ledger and investigate variances affecting financial results.
• Prepare recurring cost, inventory, and variance reports for leadership to support planning and operational decisions.
• Monitor inventory balances and valuation methods to help maintain accurate financial records across manufacturing operations.
• Partner with production and operations teams to review cost drivers, inventory movement, and reporting accuracy.
• Support month-end close activities related to costing, inventory accounting, and account reconciliations.
• Use SAP Business One to manage accounting data, reporting, and cost-related analysis within the manufacturing environment.