Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing - Burnett Specialists

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:

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and business intelligence tools.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Proactive, innovative, and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.

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