About the role
- The Cost Accountant is responsible for supporting SeAH Superalloy Technologies' manufacturing operations through accurate cost analysis, inventory valuation, and standard costing. This full-time role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with MRP systems and inventory management, along with a solid foundation in manufacturing cost accounting.
What you'll do
Cost Accounting & Analysis
- Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead, and investigate variances between standard and actual costs.
- Support product costing activities, including cost roll-ups and analysis of manufacturing variances (material, labor, and overhead).
- Partner with Production, Procurement, and Engineering to ensure costs are accurately captured and reflected in the ERP/MRP system.
Inventory Management
- Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions within the MRP system, including raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
- Support cycle counts and physical inventory processes, researching and resolving discrepancies.
- Ensure inventory valuations are accurate and properly reflected in the general ledger.
Month-End & Reporting
- Support month-end close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and inventory/cost-related accruals.
- Prepare routine cost and variance reports for the Controller or Finance leadership.
- Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and other reporting needs by providing supporting documentation.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve costing accuracy, inventory controls, and reporting efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve cost and inventory discrepancies.
- Assist with the implementation or enhancement of ERP/MRP-based costing and inventory workflows
Qualifications
- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- 3-5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of MRP systems and inventory management practices.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy.
- Adaptable, collaborative team player able to work effectively across departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct, hands-on experience with SAP Business One.
- Experience in a startup, greenfield, or rapidly scaling manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with standard costing methodologies and variance analysis.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Primarily sedentary role; ability to sit for extended periods at a workstation.
- Regular use of hands for typing, 10-key data entry, and computer work.
- Ability to lift or carry light office items (typically up to 15 lbs.).
- Work performed in a standard office environment adjacent to manufacturing operations; moderate noise level.
- Ability to read screens, documents, and electronic communications with clarity.
- Overtime may be required during month-end, quarter-end, and annual close periods.
SeAH Superalloy Technologies is building a world-class manufacturing facility in Temple, Texas, producing aerospace-grade nickel-based superalloys for investment casting and additive manufacturing. As part of SeAH Group’s $150M U.S. greenfield investment, we’re shaping the future of advanced manufacturing and establishing strong partnerships with industry leaders, suppliers, and communities.