Cost Accountant
Ludlum Measurement • Sweetwater, Texas • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jul 1, 2026
The Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate product costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost information to support business operations. This position works closely with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Finance to ensure inventory accuracy, monitor manufacturing costs, analyze variances, and assist with month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and enjoys working in a manufacturing environment.
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain standard costs for manufactured products and assist with annual cost update
- Monitor material, labor, and overhead costs to ensure accurate product costing
- Analyze manufacturing variances and investigate unusual cost fluctuations
- Reconcile inventory accounts and assist with maintaining inventory accuracy
- Participate in physical inventories and cycle count programs
- Prepare inventory and cost-related journal entries during the monthly close process
- Assist with inventory reserves, obsolete inventory analysis, and inventory valuation
- Review bills of materials (BOMs) and routing information for cost accuracy
- Work with Purchasing and Production to improve costing accuracy and inventory processes
- Prepare routine cost and inventory reports for management.
- Support budgeting and forecasting by providing cost data and production information
- Assist internal and external auditors with inventory and cost accounting documentation
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures and internal control
- Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Two to five years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Basic understanding of cost accounting and inventory accounting principles
- Experience working with ERP or manufacturing software preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Occasionally walk through manufacturing and warehouse areas.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
Compensation / Benefits
- Salary is dependent upon experience
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
About Ludlum Measurements
Ludlum Measurements, Inc. designs and manufactures radiation detection instruments used in environmental, industrial, and governmental applications around the world. Since 1962, we’ve been dedicated to building reliable products and providing exceptional customer support to help protect people and the environment. When you join Ludlums, you will learn new skills, acquire knowledge, and use these values to help grow in your career and fulfill your professional goals. We have a technical, clever talent pool here and want you to join us!
EOE Disclaimer
Ludlum Measurements is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or any other federal, state, or local protected class and will not be discriminated against based on disability. If you would like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact HR at [email protected]. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.
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