Cost Accountant, Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:
United States, Houston

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will take ownership of financial reporting, product costing, inventory management, and analytics to support manufacturing and supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting and a proven ability to deliver insights that drive operational efficiency and profitability.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare and review month-end journal entries with a focus on accuracy and compliance
Conduct inventory reconciliations, variance analyses, and ensure effective manufacturing controls
Coordinate cost rolls and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders
Analyze labor and overhead rates, Bill of Materials, and throughput rates to ensure accurate product costing
Develop standard operating processes for cost analysis and profitability evaluations
Lead physical inventory counts and provide detailed reviews and analyses
Monitor manufacturing variances in the monthly profit and loss statements and recommend corrective actions
Create automated metrics for labor efficiency and productivity to support operational improvements
Collaborate with supply chain teams to evaluate commodity costs and their financial impacts
Support freight analysis, capex tracking, and the development of KPIs for cost trend monitoring

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in manufacturing cost accounting and standard cost methodologies
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights
Experience in inventory management, including variance analysis and physical inventory audits
Familiarity with cost analysis tools and systems
Ability to prepare detailed product costing reports and profitability analyses
Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Advanced proficiency in financial reporting and analytics tools

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 29, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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