Cost Accounting Analyst

MRC Global serves the oil and gas industry across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors as well as the chemical and gas distribution market sectors worldwide.

Job Purpose

This role supports our financial operations by analyzing costs, evaluating production efficiency, and assisting in inventory and margin analysis. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate cost data and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The Role’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analyze cost data, including material, labor, and overhead expenses.

• Perform variance analysis (e.g., actual vs. standard, budget vs. actual) and provide insights to management.

• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to understand cost drivers and ensure data accuracy.

• Support inventory valuation processes and cycle/physical counts.

• Help with month-end close activities, including cost entriesand correcting subledger costing errors.

• Handle confidential information related to cost and gross margins from customer sales.

• Administer the freight claims process for inventory damaged by carriers.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, or relevant experience in a cost accounting position.

• 0-2years of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis.

• Proficiencyin Excel.

Preferred Experience

• Proficiencyin ERP systems (experience with Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP is preferred).

• Understanding ofcost accounting principles and inventory valuation.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.

• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment.

• May require prolonged periods of sitting/standing.

• For position-specific details regarding the physical and mental demands and working conditions, contact Human Resources.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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