Plant Cost Accountant

Job description

The Plant Cost Accountant will be responsible for tracking and evaluating day-to-day activities at the plant, including analysis of financial information and reports to determine or maintain the plant's record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities.

Our ideal candidate has solid knowledge of GAAP, excellent analytical skills, and a keen understanding of manufacturing cost accounting.

Ultimately, the Plant Cost Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting management of the plant in alignment with our company's financial goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and Manage stock levels, review costs, cycle counts, and drive efficiency and savings.
• Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis
• Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward
• Coordinate with IT department for system issues, maintenance and development
• Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory, liability accounts
• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability
• Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others
• Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to direct and supervise
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Location

• This is an on-site role based at our North Houston manufacturing facility near IAH. Candidates must be willing and able to work on site Monday through Friday and be present on the plant floor regularly.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities