Cost Accountant
Flowserve · Hastings, Nebraska US, United States
Your Role and Impact
As a Cost Accountant, you will help provide the financial insight that supports sound operational and business decisions. You will work closely with Operations and cross-functional partners to understand cost drivers, maintain accurate inventory and financial records, and support timely month-end and quarter-end reporting. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by improving processes, strengthening controls, and turning financial data into actionable information.
Key Responsibilities
- Support month-end and quarter-end close activities in compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
- Prepare and post journal entries, general ledger account analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations using BlackLine.
- Analyze cost, inventory, and financial data to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with Operations and other business functions to support inventory cycle count reporting, work-in-process audits, fixed asset verification, and sheet-to-floor inventory activities.
- Investigate and resolve accounting issues that may affect the accuracy or timely completion of financial close activities; escalate concerns when needed.
- Prepare quarterly reporting, including Site Analytics and other assigned financial reporting requirements.
- Maintain compliance with SOX requirements, internal controls, and established accounting procedures.
- Identify and support opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen financial controls, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Ability to prepare journal entries, perform account analysis, and complete balance sheet reconciliations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with close attention to accuracy and detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, inventory accounting, or a related function.
- Experience supporting financial close activities in a manufacturing or operations-focused environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience working with ERP and accounting systems; SAP experience is preferred.
- Experience using BlackLine or similar account reconciliation software.
- Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP.
- Ability to build productive working relationships with Operations and other cross-functional stakeholders.
- Self-directed, proactive approach with a willingness to take ownership and continuously improve processes.
Benefits
At Flowserve, you’ll find a range of options designed to support you and your family’s needs. We provide resources that help team members invest in their physical, mental, and financial well-being—regardless of role or life stage.
Our benefits may include:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement planning and financial wellness resources
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Parental leave
- Life, supplemental life, child, spouse, and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Benefits may vary based on location, employment status, and applicable plans.