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Cost Accountant

INSPYR Solutions

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$36–$38 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Budgeting, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Construction, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), FIFO, Finance, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Inventory Transactions, Journal Entries, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, NetSuite, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Operations Processes, Oracle, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Product Costing, Professional Services, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Technical Delivery, Transaction Processing/Management, United States Citizen, Variance Analysis, Vlookups
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
11 days ago

Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Houston, Texas
Duration: 1-2 months
Compensation: $36.00 - $38.00 per hour
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
 
Skillset / Experience:

  • Analyze and report on product costs, manufacturing costs, and operational expenses
  • Prepare and maintain standard cost systems and update cost assumptions
  • Perform variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and communicate findings to management
  • Monitor inventory transactions, reconciliations, and valuation (FIFO, LIFO, weighted average)
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing cost data and analysis
  • Evaluate cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies
  • Collaborate with operations, procurement, and finance teams to ensure accurate cost tracking
  • Maintain and improve internal controls related to cost accounting processes
  • Assist with audits by providing supporting documentation and explanations
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 2–5+ years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory management
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments
  • CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification
  • Knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting standards
  • Experience with inventory systems and cycle counting
 
Our benefits package includes:
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • …and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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