Cost Accountant Job at Altamira Material Solutions, Houston, TX

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  • Altamira Material Solutions
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Cost Accountant
Altamira Material Solutions – Houston, TX
Full-Time | On-site | Manufacturing Industry

Drive Operational Excellence Through Financial Precision
Are you a detail-driven cost accountant with a passion for accuracy and operational improvement? Join Altamira Material Solutions and help power better business decisions through meaningful cost analysis and inventory control.

What You’ll Do
As a Cost Accountant, you’ll take ownership of our standard cost accounting system and play a key role in driving data integrity, financial reporting, and manufacturing efficiency. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to support decision-making, lead cost initiatives, and help improve our financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate cost data across inventory, labor, and overhead in our ERP system

  • Post monthly journal entries and analyze variances in materials, labor, and overhead

  • Drive improvements in inventory accuracy, E&O processes, and cost reporting

  • Collaborate with operations to interpret manufacturing variance data and identify efficiency opportunities

  • Support and lead the annual cost roll-up and physical inventory processes

  • Reconcile inventory and capital accounts and resolve discrepancies

  • Maintain fixed asset records and monthly reconciliations

  • Participate in special projects and continuous improvement efforts

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

  • 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Strong Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems (Macola experience a plus)

  • Solid understanding of standard costing, inventory reconciliation, and financial controls

Core Competencies

  • Analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Effective cross-functional collaboration

  • Proactive problem-solving skills

  • Clear and confident communication

Work Environment
This role is based in a professional office within a manufacturing facility. You’ll occasionally work on the production floor during audits or inventory reviews. Standard office equipment is used daily.

Physical Requirements

  • Able to sit or stand at a desk for long periods

  • Occasionally required to walk, bend, or lift items up to 25 lbs

  • Exposure to temperature changes, noise, or dust during plant visits
    Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Evantic/AMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic, protected by applicable law

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