About this role
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.