Finance Estimator

Cost Accountant
Location: Houston, TX 77095 (On-site)
Pay Range: $57,000 – $85,000 / year
Hours: 1st Shift | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
Status: Salaried

Position Summary
iWorkforce Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Houston, TX . This role is responsible for ensuring proper standard cost accounting methods are maintained for inventory, while providing vital financial support to operational and supply chain teams . The Cost Accountant will oversee all cost-related accounting functions and report directly to the Campus Controller .
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting & Analysis:
Lead daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reporting related to income statements and balance sheets .
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of operational reporting and prepare ad-hoc reports for management as needed .
Reconcile and analyze monthly standard margins and sales data .
Cost Accounting & Inventory:
Manage all aspects of standard cost accounting for local products and inventory .
Create and maintain budget and forecasting activities for inventory balances and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) .
Responsible for quarterly Excess & Obsolete (E&O) reserve calculations .
Assist with annual physical inventory counts .
Financial Close & General Accounting:
Prepare monthly closing journal entries, make adjustments to financial records, and complete month-end financial statements .
Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations .
Support the general accounting team with fixed assets, payables, and receivables related to cost issues .
Monitor capital projects from inception through completion .
Support compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program .
Business Partnership & Process Improvement:
Serve as a key financial business partner to leadership, operations, and supply chain teams .
Continuously monitor and analyze department workflows to develop more efficient processes, procedures, and optimal resource utilization .
Execute special projects to improve process efficiency and overall performance as assigned .
Provide support and guidance to accounting staff to resolve issues with minimal supervision .

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field .
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment .

~ Core Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Standard Cost Accounting, Monthly Close, and Production Reporting (Variable Cost, Productivity, Staffing) .
• Experience with financial forecasting and budgeting processes .
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (advanced Excel preferred) .
• Solid understanding of GAAP and statutory accounting concepts and principles .

Key Attributes:
Relentless drive for continuous process improvement .
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously .
A proactive, problem-solving mindset and dedication to achieving business goals .

Work Conditions
Primary work environment is an office setting located on-site in Houston, TX 77095 .
May require occasional exposure to facility/manufacturing areas, requiring adaptability to changing environments, noise levels, and the use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) .
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) upon hire. Completion of a background check and/or drug screening may be required as a condition of employment, in accordance with local laws and client requirements.