Cost Accountant Job at Deacero USA, Inc in Houston

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We are a One-of-a-Kind, Fully Integrated and Environmentally Friendly steel product manufacturer. What differentiates us from the rest is our vertically integrated business model, our great diversification of markets and portfolio of products and solutions; and the fact that we produce the most sustainable steel. We offer our employees the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to develop themselves to the fullest in an environment of collaborators who inspire and work as a team, committed to learning every day and achieving results to grow together.

Role Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to support our operations team by providing timely, accurate, and actionable cost analysis. This role will focus on tracking, analyzing, and reporting on manufacturing costs, production variances, and operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of cost accounting in a manufacturing or production environment and can collaborate cross-functionally with plant operations, supply chain, and finance teams.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and monitor manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead. • Prepare and maintain standard costs for all products and processes; update as needed

based on production changes or input costs.

• Investigate and explain cost variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption.

• Partner with operations to support inventory management, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.

• Review and analyze production orders, scrap, and yields to identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Prepare monthly cost and margin analysis reports to support operational decisions. • Participate in the development of KPIs and operational dashboards to monitor cost

drivers.

• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process for manufacturing costs and operational spending.

• Ensure proper cost allocation and accounting controls are followed in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.

• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to assess cost trends and supplier pricing impacts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) required, nice to have HANA experience
• Advanced Excel skills: ability to work with large datasets and create operational reports.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally.
• Bilingual, Spanish and English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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