Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Weatherford is seeking qualified applicants for the position of a Manufacturing Cost Accountant for our Houston, Texas facility. This is a hands on, rewarding role where we produce high quality and efficient products and tools for the oil and gas industry. The Manufacturing Cost Accountant will be working within a supportive, inclusive team in a fast-paced, progressive environment. Weatherford provides training, excellent benefits and fantastic career progression.

Perform at an advanced level any combination of Cost/Financial Accounting duties: Review monthly reconciliations for the Balance Sheet Accounts. Perform monthly processes in JDE necessary to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Support the Plant Controller in Internal / External Audit Reports as requested. Perform month end close in JDE. Report financial information within the system; as needed. Develop and maintain the JDE reports. Review for the integrity and accuracy of monthly reports. Perform monthly unbilled analysis / review.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (not listed in any particular order)

• Perform General Ledger reconciliation, and address field questions during close.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as needed.
• Fixed asset controls, depreciation, and analyzing variations of profit and loss income statements and prepare reports on findings.
• Reconcile and record accrual and / or adjustments for balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliation for multiple balance sheet accounts.
• Research reconciliation differences and multiple issues as they arise.
• Assist Plant Controller on ad hoc projects as needed.
• Performs other general accounting responsibilities such as management reports, auditor inquiries, budgets and other special projects as may be delegated by Plant Controller.
• Liaises with the field operations to find proper accounting treatment for transactions.
• Prepare AFE's and monitor routings, including updating AFE forecast quarterly.
• Prepare month end HFM supplements.
• Records and reconcile intercompany transactions, as well as facilitate mismatch reports.
• Work assignments carried out to the highest quality level.
• Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford.
• Perform various other duties assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.
• Know and understand Weatherford's Enterprise Excellence Program and the Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.

Requirements

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, and or other business related field.
• 5 years of prior cost accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and follow instructions.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills. Strong math aptitude and ability to work accurately with numbers.
• Excellent organizational, written and interpersonal skills, attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate alternative means of treating transactions.
• Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting procedures, consistently seeks for process improvements and automation.
• Initiative and dedication to tasks, dependable with good attendance.
• Ability to develop strong business relationships.
• Ability to work and interact with personnel at all levels within the organization.
• Proven experience in adapting to change and flexibility.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements would be beneficial.
• Advanced Excel is preferred.
• JD Edwards and Hyperion knowledge is preferred.