What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing position at Burnett Specialists?
Job Description
Job Description
Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing - Houston, TX 77055
The Senior Cost Analyst will analyze financial data, focusing on improving budget accuracy and cost efficiency for departments and projects. This role demands a high level of attention to detail, critical thinking, and a commitment to process improvement.
Key Responsibilities :
- Financial Reporting : Prepare / review month-end journal entries, inventory reconciliations, and variance analyses. Lead audit requests for inventory testing.
- Cost Analysis : Manage cost rolls, evaluate labor / overhead rates, and review product cost accuracy (BOMs, routers, throughput rates, etc.).
- Inventory Management : Analyze inventory levels, lead physical counts, and improve inventory turnover.
- Reporting & Analytics : Explain manufacturing variances, standardize metrics, and monitor cost trends. Provide ad-hoc financial analysis.
- Finance Support : Develop KPIs / dashboards, track commodity costs, and support capex and freight analysis. Qualifications :
- Required :
- 5 years of cost accounting experience in product or chemicals manufacturing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Advanced Excel and BI skills.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
- Preferred :
- ERP implementation / conversion experience.
- Financial modeling and Power BI dashboard creation.
- Experience with JD Edwards ERP system for inventory and costing.
Skills & Attributes :
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Company Description
About Burnett Specialists
Burnett Specialists is a top-ranked, 100% employee-owned recruiting firm with over 50 years of expertise in connecting top talent with exceptional companies. Headquartered in Texas, we specialize in placing professionals in Accounting, IT, HR, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, and Administrative roles across major cities, including Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso.
With a proven track record of responsiveness, cost savings, and full-spectrum staffing solutions — from temporary and temp-to-hire to payrolling and direct hire placements — we are committed to exceeding expectations and delivering unparalleled results.
As a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates while fostering integrity, professionalism, and community involvement.
Visit us at : www.burnettspecialists.com
Follow us on , Facebook, and Instagram for the latest job opportunities and industry insights!
Company Description
About Burnett Specialists Burnett Specialists is a top-ranked, 100% employee-owned recruiting firm with over 50 years of expertise in connecting top talent with exceptional companies. Headquartered in Texas, we specialize in placing professionals in Accounting, IT, HR, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, and Administrative roles across major cities, including Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso. With a proven track record of responsiveness, cost savings, and full-spectrum staffing solutions — from temporary and temp-to-hire to payrolling and direct hire placements — we are committed to exceeding expectations and delivering unparalleled results. As a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates while fostering integrity, professionalism, and community involvement. Visit us at : www.burnettspecialists.com Follow us on , Facebook, and Instagram for the latest job opportunities and industry insights!
