Accounting/Finance
Located in:
Wills Point, TX
Pay: $60,000-$75,000/year
Job Full Description:
Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team during a critical phase of operational and financial development. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys building processes from the ground up and partnering closely with manufacturing operations to improve cost visibility and control.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead
- Develop, implement, and maintain standard cost systems for products and processes
- Perform variance analysis between actual and standard costs; investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective actions
- Prepare detailed cost reports to support management decision-making
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting by providing accurate cost data, trends, and insights
- Collaborate with production, procurement, and finance teams to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Support process building, including:
- Developing and improving cycle count procedures
- Updating and refining costing methodologies
- Establishing processes for building materials and inventory costing
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
- Conduct periodic audits of inventory valuation and cost allocation methods
- Support month-end and year-end close activities related to cost accounting
What We’re Looking For
- Manufacturing cost accounting experience is highly valued and may be considered in place of formal education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, but not required
- Strong experience working with materials costing, including pricing adjustments and variances
- Proven ability to work in evolving environments where foundational processes are being built or improved
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities
Wills Point, TX
Darby Scheffer
darby.scheffer@expresspros.com
+1 903-592-9999
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