Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Company Description

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, word-class team.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provides you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.