Cost Accountant

Job Title: Cost Accountant

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Location: San Marcos, Texas

We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to learn, build, and lay a foundation for our company for the years to come.

About this role

Noveon is seeking a hands-on Cost Accountant to support its growing manufacturing operations. This role will focus on inventory, WIP, and cost of goods sold accuracy within SAP and will work closely with Operations to ensure financial data accurately reflects production activity. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing cost accounting experience, deep SAP proficiency, and a practical, detail-oriented approach.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work?

What We Have To Offer:

• Competitive Base
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan and match program
• Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Sick Leave (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Company Paid Holidays

Diversity

At Noveon Magnetics, we believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Owning and maintaining manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory, WIP, and COGS
• Working directly in SAP to analyze transactional level data and inventory movements
• Tracing inventory flow through manufacturing processes to validate cost accuracy
•  Reconciling inventory and cost related balance sheet accounts
• Supporting month end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations tied to manufacturing and inventory
• Partnering closely with Operations and Supply Chain to resolve discrepancies between physical inventory and system data
• Assisting with GAAP compliant reporting related to inventory and cost accounting 
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and system efficiency related to cost accounting

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Possesses strong cost accounting and inventory accounting experience
• Has hands-on SAP ERP experience (required) 
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze detailed ERP transactions and explain findings clearly
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of standard costing systems, variance analysis, and Bill of Materials (BOM) architecture within a manufacturing environment
• Has a strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Advanced manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience supporting ERP optimization or process improvements 
• Prior experience partnering directly with plant operations or supply chain teams

Physical Requirements:

• Able to move up to 20lbs.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Can wear PPE.
• Can make repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, squatting, and walking up and down stairs.

About Noveon Magnetics

At Noveon Magnetics, we’re reimagining the rare earth magnet industry and changing the way we electrify the world. We’re a fast-growing, diverse team of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the globe united by a shared mission to support the commercialization of our magnet manufacturing technology and forge a new path toward resource efficiency, resource independence and a low-carbon economy.

As the only U.S manufacturer of permanent rare earth magnets essential to a range of technologies that rely on an electric motor--from electric vehicles to medical devices to aerospace and defense systems to clean energy--we’re ushering in an electric future that is 100% Made in America. All our operations, from R&D through production, assembly, and delivery, are conducted out of our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in San Marcos, Texas. 

Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.