The Senior Cost Accountant will play a key role in managing and analyzing cost-related activities in a complex manufacturing environment.
This individual will be responsible for analyzing standard vs. actual costs, leading inventory reconciliations, supporting audits, and working closely with the production and engineering teams to ensure accurate and timely routing updates.
Proficiency in Sage X3 is required.
Key Responsibilities :
Cost Accounting & Analysis Maintain and update standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead in Sage X3.
Analyze standard vs. actual costs to identify variances; investigate root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Perform monthly cost roll-ups and variance analysis (purchase price, usage, labor, overhead, and routing).
Support new product costing and margin analysis.
Prepare and analyze manufacturing cost reports to assist management in decision-making.
Production Collaboration & Routing Accuracy Partner with production and engineering teams to review and validate routings and bills of materials (BOMs).
Ensure routing updates are completed accurately and in a timely manner to reflect real manufacturing operations.
Monitor labor and machine time for accuracy and identify process inefficiencies.
Inventory Management & Reconciliation Perform monthly and year-end inventory reconciliations including WIP, finished goods, and raw materials.
Support cycle count and physical inventory processes, including variance analysis and adjustments.
Identify inventory valuation discrepancies and coordinate resolution across departments.
Audit & Compliance Prepare and provide cost-related documentation and analysis for internal and external audits.
Ensure cost accounting processes comply with corporate policies and US GAAP.
Assist with SOX / internal controls documentation and testing, if applicable.
ERP & Reporting Leverage Sage X3 for all cost accounting functions, reporting, and reconciliations.
Design and generate cost and margin reports to support cross-functional teams and leadership.
Develop cost accounting procedures and best practices to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Minimum 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment .
Proficiency in Sage X3 ERP or similar is required .
Strong understanding of standard cost vs. actual cost analysis , variance reporting , and cost control .
Hands-on experience with routing , BOM validation , and collaboration with engineering and production teams .
Experience with inventory reconciliation , cycle counting , and physical inventory procedures .
Solid understanding of GAAP and audit experience (internal and / or external).
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
High attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Powered by JazzHR
Create a job alert for this search
Senior Cost Accountant • Garland, TX, US
Related searches
Related jobs
Remote Finance / Stock Trader
Maverick Currencies • McKinney, TX
Remote
Full-time +1
Top-ranked proprietary trading firm, Maverick Currencies, is searching for entrepreneurially-minded, profit-driven people to be trained in the art and science of proprietary trading in its online c...Show more
Last updated: 18 days ago • Promoted
Cost Controls Manager
Luster National • Dallas, TX, US
Full-time
We are seeking Cost Controls Managers to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programsincluding highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and airport projects delivered throu...Show more
Last updated: 9 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Senior Accountant - Revenue
Integer Holdings • Plano, TX, United States
Full-time
By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.At Integer, our val...Show more
Last updated: 9 days ago • Promoted
Principal Specialist Program Cost Controls (Onsite)
Raytheon • Mckinney, TX, US
Full-time
Principal Program Cost Controls Analyst.We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Program Cost Controls Analyst to join our team.
This position will interact with all functions of the C4I&A ...Show more
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Adjunct Professor, Banking and Finance (Applicant Pool 2025-2026)
InsideHigherEd • McKinney, Texas, United States
Part-time
Spur 399, McKinney, Texas, 75069.We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.Responsible t...Show more
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Audit Senior
gpac • McKinney, TX, United States
Full-time
A well-respected CPA firm in the area is looking to add an.This stable and growing firm offers their clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax and audit work.
Due to the recent growth of the f...Show more
Last updated: 18 days ago • Promoted
Infrastructure & Capital Projects Senior Cost Manager, ANS
Dallas Staffing • Dallas, TX, US
Full-time
Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects.As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you.
Depending on the job and location, you may be direc...Show more
Last updated: 23 days ago • Promoted
Manufacturing Cost Accountant
Dickey's Barbecue Pit • Dallas, TX, US
Full-time
In this role, you will be responsible to ensure the company financial records are accurate and updated.Your ultimate responsibility is to provide valuable insights to reduce costs and increase prof...Show more
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Senior Accountant
Pyramid Consulting • Plano, TX, US
Temporary
Immediate need for a talented Senior Accountant with experience in the Banking & Financial Industry.This is an 18+ Months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Plano, TX.P...Show more
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Senior Corporate Accountant
Blockchain.com • Dallas, TX, United States
Full-time
Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world, we share the passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at ...Show more
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
PATRIOT - Principal Program Cost Controls Analyst - P3 - (Onsite)
RTX • McKinney, TX, United States
Full-time
MA134 : Innovation Dr Tewks Bdg 400 836 North Street Building 400, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA.Person, or Immigration Status Requirements : .
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in o...Show more
Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
Senior Payroll Manager, North America
Emerson • McKinney, TX, United States
Full-time
The Senior Payroll Manager for North America supervises payroll and time / attendance operations across the United States and Canada, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing in compliance wit...Show more
Last updated: 15 days ago • Promoted
Senior Tax Accountant
Talreja & Company PC • Richardson, Texas, United States
Part-time
Quick Apply
We are a CPA firm in Richardson seeking a senior tax accountant who would be responsible for preparing and reviewing various types of tax returns for clients.
We offer a family-friendly work environ...Show more
Last updated: 30+ days ago
Accounts Payable Specialist I
QXO • McKinney, TX, United States
Full-time
We're looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary - and reshape the future of building products distribution.
QXO is a publicly traded company founded by Bra...Show more