Cost Accountant

Your Role and Impact

As a Cost Accountant, you will help provide the financial insight that supports sound operational and business decisions. You will work closely with Operations and cross-functional partners to understand cost drivers, maintain accurate inventory and financial records, and support timely month-end and quarter-end reporting. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by improving processes, strengthening controls, and turning financial data into actionable information.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities in compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Prepare and post journal entries, general ledger account analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations using BlackLine.
• Analyze cost, inventory, and financial data to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Operations and other business functions to support inventory cycle count reporting, work-in-process audits, fixed asset verification, and sheet-to-floor inventory activities.
• Investigate and resolve accounting issues that may affect the accuracy or timely completion of financial close activities; escalate concerns when needed.
• Prepare quarterly reporting, including Site Analytics and other assigned financial reporting requirements.
• Maintain compliance with SOX requirements, internal controls, and established accounting procedures.
• Identify and support opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen financial controls, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Ability to prepare journal entries, perform account analysis, and complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with close attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, inventory accounting, or a related function.
• Experience supporting financial close activities in a manufacturing or operations-focused environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with ERP and accounting systems; SAP experience is preferred.
• Experience using BlackLine or similar account reconciliation software.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP.
• Ability to build productive working relationships with Operations and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Self-directed, proactive approach with a willingness to take ownership and continuously improve processes.

Benefits

At Flowserve, you'll find a range of options designed to support you and your family's needs. We provide resources that help team members invest in their physical, mental, and financial well-being—regardless of role or life stage.

Our benefits may include:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement planning and financial wellness resources
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Parental leave
• Life, supplemental life, child, spouse, and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

Benefits may vary based on location, employment status, and applicable plans.