Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost AccountantSenior Cost AccountantLocation: Houston, TX, US, 77041Work Environment: On-site Monday – FridayWork Schedule/Hours: Normal Business HoursThe base pay range for this position is $85,000 – 95,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.The Senior Cost Accountant will support management of the site's financial operations while serving as the standard costing specialist. The role will provide financial analysis and insights that will help drive business objectives and keep finance leadership informed of impacts associated with standard costing activities. In addition to standard costing activities, this role will support the site functional leaders, by providing financial guidance, business partnership, and decision-making support across the organization.Responsibilities:Prepare and execute the monthly financial close process for the local ledger.Ensure that sub ledgers are updated to general ledger accurately, completely and in a timely manner.Prepare and submit standard monthly management reports.Perform detailed monthly variance analysis on items in the P+L and balance sheet.Establish and maintain policies and procedures to ensure that all required journal entries are prepared and posted to the general ledger.Provide strong financial leadership and business partner support to supply chain finance, and category teamsForecast, track, and analyze MFG related projects, capital investment requirements, market based inflation drivers, and functional costManage the annual and ad-hoc standard cost processExecute the cost simulation and final execution of annual standard costingMaintain and be able to analyze actual vs standard manufacturing variancesIdentify continuous improvements, partner with peers to develop future state process improvements.Support and coordinate financial compliance efforts, including internal & external audit requirementsAssist in managing Houston facility organization as well as other miscellaneous non-plant related activitiesSupport providing financial metric insights and ad-hoc requests to Manufacturing LeadershipOwn Standard Operating Procedures and process flow charts, update periodically as changes in the processes evolveSupport other ad-hoc projects and analysis requests for Orthopedics Supply ChainMaintain the fixed asset accounts and processOversee both accounts receivable and accounts payablePrepare general ledger account reconciliations and research any outstanding itemsQualifications:A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required; a major in Accounting or Finance is preferred.A minimum of three (5) years of finance experience is required; equivalent knowledge of skills necessary to perform the position responsibilities preferred.Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.Advanced Excel and Presentation skills required.Excellent organizational, analytical, conceptual, communication and interpersonal skills are required.The ability to work in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements and handle multiple tasks simultaneously is required.Strong analytical skills with attention to detail are required.Knowledge of SAP, JDE, D365, Anaplan and/or similar financial systems preferred. SAP strongly preferred.Celeros Flow Technology is helping to engineer a more sustainable future by developing products for emerging carbon capture and storage applications, new nuclear and renewable energy, while supporting existing customers in decarbonizing their operations. Our full lifecycle solutions are designed to reduce emissions, optimize operational efficiency, and deliver sustainable returns. Together, we can create a safer, more resilient, and cleaner energy future.Celeros Flow Technology is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.