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Cost Accounting Analyst

Nesco Resource, LLC

Austin, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45–$45 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Business Support, Candidate Sourcing, Capital Accounting, Capital Analysis, Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Depreciation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Metrics, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Operations, Microsoft Excel, Operational Audit, Oracle, Outsourcing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Product Costing, Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, Sales Qualification, Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
6 days ago

Cost Accounting Analyst – Make/Buy Analysis

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cost Accounting professional to support strategic Make/Buy initiatives across the business. This role will partner with Sourcing, Engineering, and Operations teams to analyze manufacturing costs, evaluate outsourcing opportunities, and provide financial recommendations to leadership.

The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing cost accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to present complex financial analyses to executive stakeholders. Experience with Oracle Costing and Make/Buy decision-making processes is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Analysis & Make/Buy Evaluation

  • Partner with Sourcing, Engineering, and Operations teams to review priority lists of products and sub-assemblies for analysis.
  • Determine the true cost of manufacturing products and components internally.
  • Evaluate potential cost savings associated with outsourcing manufacturing activities.
  • Analyze direct labor, overhead, depreciation, inventory, accounts payable, and other cost drivers.
  • Consolidate internal manufacturing costs and third-party supplier pricing within the company's Make/Buy analysis tool.

Financial Modeling & Reporting

  • Develop and maintain financial models to support Make/Buy decisions.
  • Compare various financial metrics to assess the impact of internal production versus outsourcing.
  • Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for leadership review.
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of cost data used in decision-making processes.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Present analysis and recommendations to leadership teams and key stakeholders.
  • Participate in strategic discussions regarding manufacturing and sourcing decisions.
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business objectives.

Supplier Cost Validation

  • Assist with auditing supplier charges when outsourcing decisions are implemented.
  • Verify supplier pricing aligns with quotations and assumptions used in Make/Buy analyses.
  • Identify and investigate cost variances and discrepancies.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience in Cost Accounting within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, including direct labor, overhead, and depreciation.
  • Experience supporting Make/Buy analyses and strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
  • Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, and Finance teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Oracle Costing Module.
  • Project management experience supporting Make/Buy initiatives.
  • Experience presenting financial analyses to senior leadership.
  • Knowledge of inventory accounting, working capital management, and supplier cost analysis.

Key Skills

  • Cost Accounting Leadership
  • Make/Buy Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Manufacturing Finance
  • Oracle Costing Module
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Financial Modeling & Analysis
  • Supplier Cost Auditing
  • Inventory & Working Capital Analysis
  • Executive Presentation Skills
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About the Company

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Nesco Resource, LLC

Companies need talent. You want job opportunities.

That’s where we come in. We create meaningful connections between companies and candidates, and we’ve been doing it for over 65 years.
Our national workforce solutions include contract, contract-to-hire, direct placement services, and managed services for a variety of industries.

We employ specialized recruiters focused in Engineering, Information Technology, Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, and Manufacturing & Distribution.

When you need to find a job, we're your partner.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Employee Referral Program
FOUNDED
1956
WEBSITE
https://nescoresource.com/

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