Cost Accountant - Encore Program Internship

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you an experienced professional or veteran looking for a purposeful step back into the workforce after an extended career break? Or are you ready to return to full-time work but need a flexible bridge to re-launch your career?

TI's Encore Program helps you put your skills to work, sharpen your capabilities, and relaunch your career.

About the Encore program

• Overview: A paid, 12-week internship designed for experienced talent who have taken a career break of 2 years or more (over a continuous period).
• Your role: You'll be a contributor, not a trainee, from day1-solving real problems, inventing solutions, and collaborating with TI teams.
• Support: Personalized mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities are built into the program.
• Outcome: High-performing participants will be considered for full-time employment at the end of the program.

Eligibility:

• A career break of at least2years
• Intent to return to a full-time role at TI after the program.
• No sponsorship required now or in the future (U.S. work-authorization required).
• Meet the minimum role-specific requirements for the job

Change the world. Love your job.

Do you have a passion for numbers? Texas Instruments (TI) is looking for an experienced Cost Accountant who enjoys working in fast-paced environment to join our team.

Responsibilities include:

• Working on monthly and quarterly close, P&L and balance sheet actuals, inventory valuation, inventory, capital and process control audits, pricing, and full compliance with Internal Control Checklist (ICC), TI Policies & Procedures, and GAAP
• Ownership of OTC and AIP pricing activities, including new material set-up, quarterly pricing cycle, and impact analysis
• Support contract accounting requirements for licensing, cost tracking, reimbursement (NRE), royalty implications, and inventory tracking
• Independently determine the need for and appropriateness of balance sheet adjustments, such as inventory reserves, expense accruals, prepaids, and capital accruals
• Collaborating with finance team and management team on operation performance reviews, finance actuals reviews, cost reduction activities, and ad hoc analysis
• Continuously seeking process improvements, including but not limited to automation, efficiency and accuracy
• Participating on and leading a variety of priorities teams and initiatives

Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related business degree
• 2 years' work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, BPC and Business Objects
• Fundamental understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, including GAAP and managerial cost accounting
• Strong organizational, strategic and critical thinking skills
• Advanced time management and prioritization abilities
• Strong understanding of internal control principles and accounting policies and procedures
• Ability to influence and collaborate across broad levels of management and functions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Effective communication and team work skills
• Ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships