Cost Account Analyst Job at Vets Hired, Houston, TX

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  • Vets Hired
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Summary

The Cost Account Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of product costing and providing financial insights to support manufacturing operations and management decision-making. This role focuses on cost analysis, variance reporting, budgeting support, inventory management, and financial forecasting within a manufacturing environment. The position works closely with plant leadership to improve cost visibility, financial controls, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure accuracy of product costs, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, labor rates, and overhead

  • Analyze variances to standard cost, including purchase price, material usage, labor rate, and labor efficiency, and report findings to management

  • Support management with financial analysis for manufacturing investment decisions, including equipment and process comparisons

  • Maintain the standard cost system to generate accurate product costs and inventory valuations

  • Review cost changes, identify root causes, and obtain appropriate authorization for updates

  • Design and develop manufacturing and plant-level financial reports

  • Analyze financial and operational data and provide actionable recommendations to management

  • Participate in and lead regular cost and performance review meetings with plant leadership

  • Establish and maintain financial controls to safeguard plant assets and ensure accurate financial reporting

  • Assist with the development of budgets, manufacturing standards, and financial forecasts

  • Review and develop budgeting requirements for manufacturing operations

  • Conduct profitability analysis and review results with key stakeholders

  • Perform financial analysis and support strategic and process improvement initiatives with minimal supervision

  • Develop and maintain variable cost productivity tracking and analysis

  • Participate in annual physical inventory processes

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field

  • 3–5 years of relevant work experience

  • Experience in a manufacturing or factory environment

  • Strong background in financial analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting

  • Experience with inventory management and cost accounting

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively as a team player

  • Ability to quickly learn and navigate complex ERP systems (Oracle experience preferred)

Physical Demands

  • Minimal standing, walking, climbing stairs, and filing activities

  • Prolonged use of computer systems, including keyboard and mouse

  • Extended periods of sitting, reading, writing, speaking, and hearing

  • Occasional travel for training purposes

  • Exposure to typical manufacturing noise environments with appropriate safety equipment

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