Cost Accounting Manager

Robert Half - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Cost Accounting Manager will oversee and coordinate various financial functions within the organization, focusing on cost variance analysis, inventory control, and budget process management. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the production management team in achieving financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Analyze actual and standard cost variances to identify discrepancies and make necessary adjustments.
• Oversee standard costing and cost roll processes, ensuring that rates, standards, variance analysis, and controls are accurate and updated.
• Perform monthly closing routines and reporting tasks, such as journal entries and account reconciliation.
• Implement and maintain proper inventory controls for efficient inventory management.
• Administer annual physical inventory and coordinate cycle counts.
• Manage cost update processes and coordinate budget and forecast processes.
• Review capital projects, perform post-project audits, and support fixed asset review.
• Provide support to the Production Management Team in achieving their financial goals.
• Coordinate factory KPI reporting and perform monthly and quarterly financial reviews and presentations.
• Implement and maintain local financial systems, including year-end and periodic updates.
• Process customer orders, including EDI transactions, and manage domestic and international shipping and invoicing of new equipment projects and spare parts.
• Handle return merchandise authorizations and other credit processes as needed.

Requirements

• Experience with Epicor software preferred
• Knowledge of Cost Accounting practices
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of five years of experience in a similar role

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan