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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing financial records, analyzing costs, and ensuring accurate reporting to support decision-making processes. This position requires strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a solid understanding of cost accounting principles.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records, including vendor files and supplier contracts, while ensuring proper documentation is securely stored.

• Process invoices by verifying details, entering them into the system, and managing inter-company transactions.

• Post weekly payments into the system and ensure timely processing.

• Prepare and deliver accounts payable aging reports, along with other financial reports as needed.

• Conduct reconciliations for bank accounts, vendor prepayments, and accounts payable balances.

• Analyze costs by understanding the relationships between raw materials, work orders, inventory, and production processes.

• Perform physical inventory counts and apply wall-to-wall inventory concepts when required.

• Provide support during month-end closing activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

• Collaborate with various departments to resolve financial discrepancies and improve processes.

• Report directly to the Accounting Manager and contribute to the overall success of the accounting team. Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience in cost accounting or a related field.

• Expertise in cost accounting practices, including standard and manufacturing cost accounting.

• Proficiency in analyzing costs and identifying trends to support business operations.

• Familiarity with inventory management and reconciliation processes.

• Strong skills in financial reporting and accounts payable management.

• Ability to perform bank reconciliations and vendor prepayment reconciliations efficiently.

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to collaborate across departments.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

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