Cost Accountant, Sugar Land

Cost Accountant
Salary: $80k - $100k Base with Bonus
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Be the
costing quarterback
between Operations, Sales, and Finance.
Direct visibility into
product and customer profitability
that drives pricing strategy.
High-impact role supporting
cost reduction and margin improvement
initiatives.
Work closely with a collaborative leadership team (Senior Financial Analyst + VP of Finance).
Opportunity to influence processes, systems, and production standards.
Cost Accountant Key Responsibilities
Operational Costing & Month-End
Lead and coordinate monthly
inventory counts
with warehouse and production teams.
Close and validate
production jobs
to ensure accurate cost reporting.
Maintain and audit
Bills of Materials (BOMs)
and
Routers
across finished goods.
New Item Costing & Quoting
Partner with
Sales and Technical teams
to estimate production costs for new products.
Prepare accurate and timely
cost quotations
for customer projects.
Ensure all quotes reflect
current cost assumptions and production standards
.
Profitability Analysis & Reporting
Collaborate with the
Senior Financial Analyst and VP of Finance
to develop:
Customer profitability reporting
Product margin analysis
Provide insights to drive
pricing decisions, margin improvement, and cost control
.
Continuous Improvement & Special Projects
Support
cost-reduction initiatives
across production and supply chain.
Assist with
annual production standard updates
.
Participate in
customer profitability reviews
and ad-hoc financial analysis.
Cost Accountant Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in
Accounting or Finance
.
2+ years
of manufacturing or cost accounting experience (preferred).
Strong knowledge of:
Standard costing
BOMs & Routers
Raw materials
Production variances
Work center / machine rates
Strong relationship builder across
operations, production, and business teams
.
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