Senior Cost Accountant
Atlas Energy SolutionsAbout the role
Who We Are:
Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) is a leading solutions provider to the energy industry. Atlas’ portfolio of offerings includes oilfield logistics, distributed power systems, and the largest proppant supply network in the Permian Basin. With a focus on leveraging technology, automation, and remote operations to enhance efficiencies, Atlas is centered around a core mission of improving human beings’ access to hydrocarbons that power our lives and, by doing so, maximizing value creation for our shareholders.
How You Will Make an Impact:
As a Senior Cost Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and insightfulness of our product costing and inventory valuation processes. This position partners closely with operations and finance leadership to drive informed decision-making through detailed cost analysis, while maintaining and optimizing systems that support inventory, fixed assets, and overall financial performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, analysis, and reporting of gross margin by product line, location, and customer segment
- Support the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries and analyzing inventory and fixed asset activity
- Maintain and enhance cost accounting systems, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and cost tracking
- Partner in the implementation and optimization of ERP systems, specifically related to costing, inventory, and fixed asset modules
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls related to inventory and fixed asset processes; support documentation and control testing
- Analyze cost data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability
- Oversee and participate in cycle counts and physical inventory processes to ensure accuracy and alignment with financial records
- Review and analyze inventory and margin reports; conduct ad hoc cost and profitability analyses to support business decisions
- Perform periodic impairment reviews and assist with Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) analysis and reporting
- Support internal and external reporting requirements, including audit support, tax schedules, and property tax filings
- Ensure timely, accurate delivery of inventory and margin reporting to leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
- 5+ years of progressive cost accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing, mining, or a similar industry
- Hands-on experience with mid-to-large ERP systems (Epicor preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze large datasets and build financial models
- Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Effective communicator with the ability to partner cross-functionally
Reporting Relationship:
- Reports To: Accounting Manager, Ops - Accounting
Work Location
- Location: Austin, Texas
Schedule/Work Arrangement:
- Monday – Friday
Physical Demands:
- Primarily office-based role with extended periods of sitting and working at a computer
- Ability to occasionally stand, walk, and move throughout office or operational facilities
- May require occasional travel to plants, warehouses, or field locations, including outdoor environments
- Ability to lift up to 15–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files or equipment)
- Visual acuity required for detailed data analysis and computer-based work
- Ability to work in varying environments, including exposure to noise, dust, or industrial settings during site visits
How You Will Stand Out
- Experience in the mining, energy, or industrial manufacturing industry
- Proven success supporting ERP implementations or system upgrades
- Deep understanding of inventory costing methodologies (standard cost, weighted average, etc.)
- Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders
- Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of driving process efficiencies
What You Will Love About Us
- Best People and Team. Great Place to Work , Hire Vets, Top Place to Work For – Austin American Statesman
- Your Well-Being is a Priority. 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision
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