Cost Accountant
Full-time
Smith Pump
The Role
Every purchase at Smith Pump has to line up: what we ordered, what we received, and what the vendor billed us. The Cost Accountant is the person who makes sure it does. You match every vendor invoice to its packing slip and purchase order, and when something doesn't match, you find out why and get it fixed.
That means holding project managers and purchasers accountable for purchase orders that are correct and documented. Around here, the best people in this seat get called bulldogs. They see something wrong, they hunt it down, and "it's probably fine" is not an answer they accept.
The work is steady and repetitive, and it rewards consistency. If you're accurate and efficient, there's room to take on more, including supporting our CFO on other projects as needed.
What You'll Do
Required:
This is an in-person role, Monday through Friday, at our office in Waco. It is not remote or hybrid, and it does not require travel.
Why Smith Pump
We run the company on three values:
About Smith Pump
Smith Pump Company is a family-owned company that has been in business for more than 60 years. Based in Waco, we sell, build, and service pumping equipment for cities, water utilities, and industrial customers across Texas and Oklahoma. When a lift station goes down or a treatment plant needs a new pump, our people are the ones who make it right. We hire people who take ownership of their work and want to get better at it.
Every purchase at Smith Pump has to line up: what we ordered, what we received, and what the vendor billed us. The Cost Accountant is the person who makes sure it does. You match every vendor invoice to its packing slip and purchase order, and when something doesn't match, you find out why and get it fixed.
That means holding project managers and purchasers accountable for purchase orders that are correct and documented. Around here, the best people in this seat get called bulldogs. They see something wrong, they hunt it down, and "it's probably fine" is not an answer they accept.
The work is steady and repetitive, and it rewards consistency. If you're accurate and efficient, there's room to take on more, including supporting our CFO on other projects as needed.
What You'll Do
- Match vendor invoices to packing slips and purchase orders to confirm we received what we're paying for
- Confirm the required approvals are on every invoice before it's processed
- Follow up with project managers and purchasers until their purchase orders are correct, complete, and documented
- Review actual costs against purchase orders and maintain cost records
- Prepare and send accurate, timely sales invoices, and issue credit memos for returns or billing corrections
- Check data in the accounting system before final billing
- Support the CFO on other accounting projects as needed
Required:
- 1 year or more in cost accounting, accounts payable, general accounting, or a similar role
- Strong attention to detail and solid math skills
- Willingness to push back, professionally, and follow an issue through until it's resolved, including with people senior to you
- Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP or accounting software
- Integrity and discretion with confidential information
- Working knowledge of accounting procedures and GAAP
- Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- 2 years or more in cost accounting, cost analysis, or general accounting
This is an in-person role, Monday through Friday, at our office in Waco. It is not remote or hybrid, and it does not require travel.
Why Smith Pump
We run the company on three values:
- Do the Right Thing: we do what's right, even when it isn't the easiest, for our customers, our company, and each other.
- Drive the Bus: we take ownership of our work and our actions.
- Learn and Teach: we keep getting better at our craft and share what we know.
About Smith Pump
Smith Pump Company is a family-owned company that has been in business for more than 60 years. Based in Waco, we sell, build, and service pumping equipment for cities, water utilities, and industrial customers across Texas and Oklahoma. When a lift station goes down or a treatment plant needs a new pump, our people are the ones who make it right. We hire people who take ownership of their work and want to get better at it.
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