1.0 Summary

The Cost Accountant is responsible for managing and maintaining the cost accounting system, incorporating understanding of manufacturing operations and generally accepted accounting practices. This position will take direction with general supervision from the Controller and requires interaction with all levels of the organization.

2.0 Essential Functions

• Oversee cost accounting processes, including standard costs, variance analysis, and cost of goods sold calculations.
• Manage manufacturing accounting functions, ensuring accurate recording of production costs and inventory valuation.
• Develop and maintain standard costs for products and components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting of manufacturing costs and inventory balances.
• Conduct regular reviews of inventory controls and implement improvements as needed.
• Utilize NetSuite to manage Bill of Materials, Formula Management, Item Master, and Unit of Measure (UOM) conversions.
• Perform BOM cost inquiries to analyze cost structures and identify areas for cost savings.
• Generate reports to provide insights into manufacturing performance, inventory levels, and cost variances.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

3.0 Other Duties Performed

Duties and/or responsibilities that are performed either infrequently or that could be delegated to others without altering the underlying reason this job exists:

Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned/ad hoc.

4.0 Competencies

Below are the top competencies needed to successfully perform this position.

· Leadership

· Teamwork

· Dependability

· Credibility

· Organization and Planning

· Adaptability

· Self-Motivated

· Detail Oriented

5.0 Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

6.0 Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

7.0 Physical and Mental Requirements

The employee must use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms and must be able to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.

The employee must be able to lift 20 pounds.

The employee must have specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

The employee must have the ability to sit for long periods of time.

This position requires peak mental ability and the ability to concentrate intensely for extended periods of time.

The employee must have the ability to work long hours, handle conflicts, and make decisions under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

8.0 Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

· Full Time

· Exempt from Overtime

· Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

9.0 Travel

Travel is not required for this position.

10.0 Required Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

· 2 years of industry experience in manufacturing, cost accounting, and inventory controls.

· Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

· Proficiency in NetSuite ERP system.

· Experience with Bill of Materials management, Formula Management, and Inventory Management within NetSuite.

· Ability to analyze complex data and present findings in a clear and concise manner.

11.0 Preferred Experience

· NetSuite experience a plus.

· Experience in manufacturing, cost accounting, and inventory controls.

12.0 Work Authorization

This job requires work authorization documentation to be completed at the time of hire in alignment with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations (USCIS). I-9 documentation is followed.

13.0 Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)
• Cost accounting: 2 years (Required)
• ERP systems: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Prairie, TX 75050: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person