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Position: Cost Analyst
Location: Houston, TX
Job Overview
We are seeking two highly motivated entry-level Cost Analysts to join our team in Houston, TX. This role will provide key support in analyzing and monitoring various cost components, including manufacturing, subcontracting, logistics, and other duties. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to grow within a collaborative, global environment.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Houston, TX
Job Overview
We are seeking two highly motivated entry-level Cost Analysts to join our team in Houston, TX. This role will provide key support in analyzing and monitoring various cost components, including manufacturing, subcontracting, logistics, and other duties. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to grow within a collaborative, global environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze manufacturing, subcontracting, logistics, and duty-related costs.
- Track actual costs against standard costs and budget; prepare variance analysis reports.
- Support the preparation of monthly cost reports, quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets.
- Assist in tracking inventory costs and identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including factory, supply chain, finance, and operations, to ensure cost accuracy.
- Provide support during internal and external audits.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and basic formulas).
- Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Mandarin language proficiency is highly preferred due to regular communication with teams in Asia.
- Open to candidates requiring work sponsorship (OPT/CPT/H-1B).
- Bilingual (Chinese Preferred)