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Cost Account Analyst

United States, Houston

Finance

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

ChampionX (SLB) has an immediate need for a **Cost Account Analyst** located in **Houston, TX.** This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

What’s in it For You:

+ The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

+ The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

+ Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement

+ The chance to Improve Lives in our community with regular outreach and volunteerism opportunities

+ The chance to join a learning and problem-solving culture

+ Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid life and disability insurance, health savings account with company provided funds, paid vacation & personal time and so much more!

What You Will Do:

+ Ensure accuracy of product costs including Bill of Materials (BOMs), routings, labor rates, etc.;

+ Analyze variances to standard cost; i.e.: purchase price, material usage, labor rate and usage and report findings to management team in various report formats;

+ Work with management to complete financial analysis for various manufacturing investment scenarios, including comparison between different machines, equipment, and processing;

+ Maintain the standard cost system to generate accurate product costs/inventory values and meaningful variance analysis. Understand the reason for the cost change and obtain authorization for cost changes;

+ Design and develop plant reporting, analyze manufacturing cost, examine financial and operational data and provide recommendations to Management;

+ Participate and lead review discussions with plant management in regularly scheduled meetings;

+ Put in place a system of controls to safeguard plant assets that reduce the chance of recording incorrect financial information;

+ Provide assistance in the development of budgets, manufacturing standards, and financial forecasts;

+ Review existing and develop new budgeting requirements for the manufacturing facilities

+ Conduct profitability analysis, and review results with key plant staff;

+ Perform financial analysis and develop strategic and process initiatives with minimal supervision and guidance;

+ Provide Variable Cost productivity trackers with corresponding analysis.

+ Participate in annual physical inventory.

Position Details:

+ Candidate must reside in Houston, TX or surrounding areas

+ Work week: Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM

+ Work from Home Option: One day per week Tuesday through Thursday

+ Work environment: front office cubicle in manufacturing facility

+ Compensation package offered: competitive salary and bonus program

+ New hire training provided including onboarding, new employee orientation, etc.

+ Required PPE provided

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Engineering, Accounting or related field.

+ 3-5 years of work experience

+ Experience in a manufactory or factory environment

+ Experience with financial analysis, forecasting and financial reporting

+ Inventory and Cost management experience

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Personal skills and team player.

+ Quick learner of complex ERP system; Oracle experience a plus

+ Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role

Physical Demands:

+ Minimal climbing stairs, collating/filing, dialing, standing, and walking up to 10%

+ Constant use of keyboard and mouse, viewing of a computer monitor, sitting, seeing, hearing, writing and speaking greater than 66%

+ Occasional travel by land and air for training may be required less than 10%

+ Exposure to typical manufacturing noise may occur, PPE is required and provided.

About ChampionX:

ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century.

We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.

For more news and information, visit SLB.com

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At ChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day one.

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Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact [email protected] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

SLB is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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