Senior Cost Accountant

JOB SUMMARY:

A leading organization in the manufacturing sector in Northwest Houston is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join our team. This role plays a key part in manufacturing analysis, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, deep accounting knowledge including cost accounting experience, and a solutions-oriented mindset to support continuous improvement. Must be comfortable working on-site in Houston and engaging across teams to re-engineer accounting processes and drive results.

• Job Title: Senior Accountant
• Reports To: North America Controller
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Revenue: $100M
• Ownership: This is a private company that is expected to go public in three years.
• Compensation: Up to $120k (No bonus)
• Benefits:
  • 401(k) with generous matching and immediate vesting
  • Profit sharing at 3%
  • 3 weeks of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development opportunities
• Schedule: Onsite Monday–Thursday; flexible remote work on Fridays
• Location: Northwest Houston, TX (77064)

JOB DUTIES:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in alignment with the company’s reporting schedule, collaborating with the broader Accounting Team to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Perform full-cycle accounting duties, applying GAAP standards to analyze financial data and generate both external financial statements and internal management reports.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries, managing accruals, conducting account analysis, and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Oversee all aspects of cost accounting:
  • Audit and monitor cycle counts
  • Manage the standard cost roll process
  • Prepare and review excess & obsolete (E&O) inventory reserves
  • Analyze manufacturing variances
  • Ensure accurate inventory valuation, management, and reconciliation
• Prepare and deliver flash financial reports, quarterly profit & loss, and balance sheet forecasts, and assist in developing the company’s annual financial plan.
• Support internal audits by providing requested documentation and insights to the Corporate Audit team.
• Partner with the Controller to execute special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement efforts aimed at enhancing accounting processes, systems, and reporting efficiency.
• Help establish, test, and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of internal accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Maintain clear, organized workpapers and supporting documentation for journal entries, reconciliations, and other key accounting activities.
• Review accounting reports for accuracy and provide actionable feedback and insights to management.
• Assist with the coordination, preparation, and analysis of the annual budget and ongoing forecasting activities.
• Handle ad-hoc financial projects and reporting needs as requested by leadership.

JOB QUALIFIERS:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, with a strong emphasis on cost accounting.
• Proven experience in manufacturing environments, with a solid understanding of inventory management and standard cost accounting principles.
• Proficient in handling intercompany transactions, eliminations, and foreign currency accounting.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting within a multinational corporate structure is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with federal income tax, sales, and use tax compliance and reporting.
• Proficient in enterprise and financial systems such as IFS, SAP or Oracle, Hyperion (HFM), and Blackline.
• Comfortable working in a multi-currency environment with international financial operations.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Communication: Exceptional oral, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization and foster collaboration in a team-oriented environment.
• Technical & Work Skills: Strong working knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting principles, and ERP systems. Demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively, analyze complex data, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Initiative & Continuous Improvement: Proactive mindset with a strong drive to improve processes and outcomes, while maintaining accuracy, clear communication, and strict adherence to Corporate and Segment reporting standards.

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