Cost Accountant Job at Geospace Technologies, Houston, TX

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  • Geospace Technologies
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

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We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our accounting team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing manufacturing costs, performing inventory valuation and reconciliation, monitoring work-in-process (WIP), and supporting financial decision-making through accurate cost analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reconcile inventory and cost related accounts.
  • Analyze and maintain work-in-process (WIP) accounting and cost tracking.
  • Calculate and analyze overhead and absorption rates.
  • Prepare detailed cost reports and support variance analysis.
  • Prepare and present obsolete inventory to executives, engineering, and procurement teams.
  • Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Support external and internal audits with cost-related documentation.
  • Recommend process improvements.

Required Education & Preferred Certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • Strong understanding of cost accounting principals and practices.
  • Minimum 2 years of Cost Accounting experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
  • Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Required Knowledge / Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to influence others and lead small projects.
  • Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
  • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
  • Effective problem identification and solution skills.
  • Proven analytical and organizational ability.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors.

Must be able to work without sponsorship/authorization for any employer in the U.S.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Entry level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries

    Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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