Fixed Asset Accountant

Product Costing & Fixed Assets Analyst

Location: Houston, TX

Job Type: Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Product Costing & Fixed Assets Analyst to support accounting, financial reporting, inventory analysis, and fixed asset management activities across multiple manufacturing sites. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Controllership, Financial Planning, and General Ledger teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will play a key role in month-end close activities, fixed asset accounting, inventory controls, audit support, foreign exchange valuation, VAT compliance, and process improvement initiatives while contributing to special projects and system implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close activities for assigned manufacturing sites and business units.
• Perform inventory analysis, reporting, and variance investigations.
• Oversee cycle count activities and support annual physical inventory execution.
• Execute fixed asset settlements, depreciation runs, and related balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, and internal controls.
• Participate in standard cost updates and product costing activities.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required analyses and documentation.
• Manage foreign exchange revaluation activities and related accounting entries.
• Assist with VAT compliance and other local regulatory reporting requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to support asset management and capital project activities.
• Support lease accounting activities, including contract reviews and ongoing accounting management.
• Collaborate with business and IT teams on system implementations, enhancements, and process improvements.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and perform ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of accounting, finance, or manufacturing finance experience.
• Experience supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting, product costing, and fixed asset accounting.
• Understanding of IFRS and internal control frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, and IT teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or industrial industry experience.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial system implementations.
• Knowledge of lease accounting and foreign exchange accounting.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to cross-functional business operations and strategic projects.
• Collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity, and equal opportunity.