Cost Accountant

  • Ajulia Executive Search
  • Houston, Texas
  • 14 hours ago
  • Full Time

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time

Job Description


Are you looking to make a career change to a rapidly growing, stable, innovating company? This exciting opportunity as a Cost Accountant offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Cost Accountant could be the right fit for you.

The Cost Accountant is responsible for tracking, analyzing, and reporting all costs related to production and inventory. This role supports the accounting team by preparing journal entries, maintaining accurate cost records, and ensuring financial data is complete and reliable. The ideal candidate is detail?oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast?paced manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and analyze inventory for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
  • Perform job costing and support cost variance analysis.
  • Prepare journal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations.
  • Review and maintain project reporting and weekly labor reports.
  • Assist with month?end close and financial statement preparation.
  • Support audits and special projects as needed.
  • Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity.
  • Identify cost trends and provide recommendations to management.
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 3-5 years of accounting experience; manufacturing or cost accounting preferred.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Monthly financial statement preparation and account analysis experience.
  • Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and legislation.

Salary Range:

$70K-$75K

Jasleen Kaur
Job ID:25943

Ajulia Executive Search is a search firm specializing in Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal and Pharmaceutical positions. This is a confidential search for one of our preferred clients. It is a direct hire position that includes competitive compensation and full comprehensive benefit package.

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Job ID: 510809626

Originally Posted on: 2/20/2026