Sr. Cost Accountant

This is a Cactus Wellhead position and is located in Bossier City, LA. 5 days in office. Job Summary: Responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. Supports the monthly close process, cost analysis, accounting, investigation and reporting of cost and manufacturing variances. Analyzes and communicates variances for costs, prepare and analyze monthly gross margins and inventory reports.

Responsibilities

Applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures; Supporting the monthly close process, cost analysis, accounting, investigation and reporting of cost and manufacturing variances; Analyzing and communicating variances for costs, preparing and analyzing monthly gross margins and inventory reports; Conducting monthly close activities such as posting journal entries and preparing balance sheet account and sub-ledger reconciliations; Entering non-rental fixed asset additions and disposals after obtaining appropriate approvals; Analyzing Construction in Progress each month for items to be added to fixed assets; Executing monthly journal entries to correct and/or amortize cost roll transactions; Calculating and recording inventory obsolescence provision monthly; Monitoring and reporting on absorption on a monthly basis; Analyzing monthly financials for the Bossier facility and preparing written commentary; Daily review of journals and reports to analyze variances as they happen; Cost roll items daily and review costs daily; Adding and monitoring freight for international and domestic logistics; Performing freight and tariff analysis and accruing costs as needed each month-end; Reconciling accounts related to Cost of Goods sold and Inventory monthly; Analyzing, reporting on and providing journal entry for variance accounts monthly; Margin Analysis, inventory and WIP reports; Analyzing combination codes and ensuring allocation to branches; Ensuring manufacturing costs are up to date and cost issues are identified; Complying with all safety, health, environmental requirements, policies and procedures relevant to the position; Assisting with special projects or assignments as assigned; Supporting internal control efforts by diligently monitoring internal control requirements for assigned duties; Preparing PBCs for external audit and assisting with analysis and explanations; Providing documentation and support when needed to internal audit; Managing multiple deadlines and responding quickly to management requests

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; Experience in handling general accounting responsibilities in manufacturing; Intermediate computer skills, intermediate language skills, advanced mathematical skills, and advanced reasoning skills; Must be able to work overtime when needed during month-end closings, quarter and year-end reporting, audit and for special projects

Nice to have

Certified Professional Accountant (CPA); Certified Management Accountant (CMA)