Cost Accountant

New Journey is currently seeking a Cost Accountant for a direct hire position with our client in Kerrville, TX. Open to candidates willing to relocate to Kerrville, TX.

Compensation: $80,000 - 120,000 per year + 10% bonus potential, based on years of experience and skill level. Will provide some relocation assistance.

Schedule: Can work on a hybrid schedule, and be onsite in the office 2 days per week (prefers Tues and Thurs). Will work an 8-hour shift between 7am - 6pm CST.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Accountant to join our Accounting team within a vertically integrated manufacturing & retail company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing general ledger activities, monitoring inventory control, and analyzing manufacturing operating expenses, variances, product costs, and inventory valuation.

Essential Functions:

• General Ledger Management:
  
  
  
  • Maintain and reconcile the general ledger accounts related to manufacturing operations, LIFO/FIFO inventory, and Cost of Goods Sold.
  • Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
  
  
  
  

• Inventory Control:
  
  
  
  • Analyze and monitor inventory accuracy via system-driven cycle count programs, physical inventory observations, and monthly inventory reporting.
  • Perform monthly site visits and process audits covering inventory accuracy and shrink.
  • Collaborate with internal departments on reporting for inventory shrink in Retail, Distribution, and Manufacturing.
  
  
  
  

• Operating Expense Analysis:
  
  
  
  • Analyze and report on manufacturing operating expenses evaluating actual results as compared to budget and prior year.
  • Perform detailed analysis of operating variances, such as material usage, material cost, labor content, and overhead leverage.
  
  
  
  

• Product Costing:
  
  
  
  • Develop and maintain system-driven cost processes for make and buy product lines at Raw Material, Work-in-process, and Finished Goods levels.
  • Evaluate rates of absorption to use for direct labor & overhead for purposes of inventory valuation.
  • Collaborate with Production, Data Governance, Procurement, and Engineering teams to ensure accurate cost data are loaded into the enterprise system via Routings, Bills of Materials and Cost Master.
  
  
  
  

• Financial Reporting:
  
  
  
  • Prepare and present financial reports related to manufacturing operations.
  • Collaborate with Financial Planning and Analysis to prepare the budget and forecast.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
  
  
  
  

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 4 years' experience in Accounting, General Ledger or Audit.
• 4+ years of Cost Accounting expertise
• Substantial understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong understanding of the general ledger and cost accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel, primarily with pivot tables, Index/Match, XLookup, array formulas, etc.
• Working knowledge or experience with systems, such as enterprise system and/or business intelligence.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills including the ability to draw conclusions and identify trends from data in a logical and systematic way.
• Must be able to travel to various work locations as business need requires.

Preferred Skills :

• Current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Current Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• Experience in manufacturing accounting & operations.
• Working knowledge or experience with Oracle or similar enterprise system, manufacturing shop floor execution system, and/or Incorta or similar business intelligence reporting tool.

Competencies:

Integrity - Always act with fairness, honesty, and integrity

Teamwork - Cultivating an atmosphere and belief in teamwork at every level to accomplish our goals and objectives

Support - Promoting communication, openness, and support within our Associate teams and with our Customers

Quality - Accepting overall responsibility for excellence in everything we do. The ability to plan, organize, and work efficiently is expected

Graciousness - Fostering a Customer-focused environment is paramount

Creativity - Valuing originality and the ability to generate ideas and innovative solutions

Commitment - Persisting to achieve our goals despite barriers or difficulties is essential

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

About New Journey/Genesis10:

New Journey, a Genesis10 company, is a leader in staffing, providing opportunities in light industrial, finance/accounting, financial services, human resources, data, administrative, autonomous vehicles, business operations, and legal, amongst others. These opportunities provide professional growth with direct-hire, contract, & contract-to-hire roles at Fortune 1000 and mid-market companies.

Benefits of working with New Journey include:

• Weekly pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)

Our team of experienced recruiters can help you find the ideal job to help you build your career. We care about people. We care about you. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please find us by searching "New Journey AI

New Journey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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