Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant Fort Worth We are partnering with a leading, publicly traded manufacturing company in the steel and infrastructure industry to identify a Cost Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This individual will play a key role in analyzing manufacturing costs, investigating variances, and providing financial insight to support operational efficiency and profitability. The ideal candidate brings hands-on cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment, a strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, and the ability to partner with plant operations to translate financial results into actionable business insights. Experience with standard costing, capital-related variances, and SOX controls is highly desirable. This opportunity offers the chance to join an established organization with a strong track record of developing talent internally, providing opportunities for long-term career advancement while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Key Responsibilities Cost Accounting & Variance Analysis: Analyze material, labor, overhead, purchase price, and manufacturing variances to identify trends, investigate significant fluctuations, and understand the underlying drivers of financial performance. Operational Partnership: Collaborate closely with plant operations, supply chain, FP&A, and corporate accounting to provide visibility into manufacturing costs, product margins, and operational performance. Manufacturing Performance: Evaluate production costs, inventory movements, and cost trends to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, cost control, and profitability. Variance Investigation: Research unfavorable variances, identify root causes, and communicate findings to operational stakeholders, helping translate financial data into practical recommendations. Standard Costing: Support the maintenance and analysis of standard costs, including material, labor, and overhead components, ensuring costs appropriately reflect manufacturing operations. Internal Controls & Compliance: Support compliance with internal control requirements, including SOX controls, documentation, and financial reporting procedures. Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze cost accounting reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate and timely financial results. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve cost accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and financial visibility across manufacturing operations. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with accounting and operational teams to resolve costing discrepancies, improve data integrity, and strengthen the connection between financial results and plant-level activity. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or operational finance within a manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of manufacturing cost structures, including material, labor, overhead, and standard costing. Experience analyzing manufacturing variances, purchase price variances, and other cost fluctuations. Ability to investigate financial discrepancies, identify root causes, and communicate findings to both accounting and non-financial stakeholders. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and connect results to operational performance. Experience working with plant operations, supply chain, or other cross-functional manufacturing teams. Familiarity with internal controls and SOX compliance requirements preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco LLC