Cost Accountant

Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking a Cost Accountant in Houston, TX. If you are looking to join a great organization and a chance to become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!
Position Summary:The Cost Accountant will perform advanced cost accounting analyses to compare estimated costs to actual costs and prepare a variety of related budget reports.  The role requires collaboration within the accounting team as well as with various groups of the operations and sales teams. 

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reviews work order transactions to identify costing errors
• Analyzes cost variance analysis and compares actual to system standards
• Performs analysis on labor and burden rates and suggests modifications when needed
• Assists operations with ad hoc analysis on special projects
• Assists with month-end and year-end inventories
• Performs monthly reporting on key performance indicators
• Executes various reports on machine utilization, efficiency, and production volumes
• Prepares or assists in preparing the forms and documents used in capital project budget preparation
• Reviews and analyzes actual costs to identify inaccuracies
• Spearheads process improvement to aid in making costing more accurate
• Reviews, analyzes, and reports actual profit margins
• Performs month-end and year-end closings with assistance
• Determines and recommends cost-effective solutions
• Provides product costing for pricing and business decisions
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred but not required
• 2+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably in an industrial manufacturing setting  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Expert Microsoft Office skills to include Excel and related computer applications
• Thorough understanding of accounting procedures
• Proven detail attentiveness, organizational, analytical, and time management skills
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Work in a manufacturing office environment
• Shift Hours: 7AM - 4PM (On-Site; No remote work available)

Reports To:

• Financial Planning and Analysis Manager