Cost Accounting Analyst

Job Opportunity At MRC Global

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. 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.

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 entries and 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.
• 0-2 years of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Preferred Experience:

• Proficiency in ERP systems (experience with Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP is preferred).
• Understanding of cost 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.

At MRC Global, you can build a satisfying career, while making a difference. You'll be rewarded for your contributions and encouraged to learn and grow. Most importantly, you'll be joining a team of people who care about each other sincerely, and who care about the communities where they live and work. We invest in the growth and professional training of our team members creating more opportunities in your career. We offer tuition assistance and career development to support your professional growth.

MRC Global offers comprehensive benefits and incentives. We value your time and talent and know how to show our appreciation for having you as a part of our expanding global team. At MRC Global, we care about and value all employees. During life changes and challenges, our Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and household family members to help resolve issues, connect with the right mental health professional or community resource, and to identify other support tools designed to help our team members.

We care about our community and place a major focus on environmental and social responsibility. We are committed to our people, our communities and preserving our planet. As a part of our company's culture and efforts in preserving our environment, we are supporting our customers in the transition to green energy and decarbonization.