The Midtown Group · 1 day ago
Cost Accountant
The Midtown Group is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Cost Accountant for their corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, TX. This role is integral to maintaining and analyzing average costs, supporting the accounting team, and providing expertise in cost management.
DeliveryHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the average process cost accounting system; analyze cost variances
Evaluate costs incurred, cost of sales, and inventory valuation, including external filings
Recommend process and policy improvements to reduce costs and maximize profitability
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly management reports
Support month-end close with journal entries and account reconciliations
Perform inventory-related functions and life cycle cost-benefit analyses
Analyze inventory valuations and monitor unit cost variances
Prepare cost of goods sold and production reports
Reconcile raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods; assist with material usage variance analysis
Prepare inventory-related journal entries and audit reports for month and year-end activities
Collaborate with Sales and Operations’ leadership, external auditors to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Support other accounting and inventory functions as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing cost accounting, including activity-based costing
Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
Proactive, organized, and able to work independently
High attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective teamwork
Demonstrated leadership and results orientation
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Industrial Engineering
Preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with JD Edwards, ReportsNow, Outlook, and Word is desirable
Company
The Midtown Group
The Midtown Group is a staffing and recruiting company specializing in temporary, contract, and direct hire placement services.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Recent News
2025-09-06
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