Cost Accountant

Turtlebox Audio•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Cost Accountant is responsible for managing the full cost accounting lifecycle for a fast-moving consumer electronics business built on global contract manufacturing and multi-node U.S. distribution. This role owns the accuracy of landed product cost including tariffs and logistics, manages warranty and other reserves, and ensures financial transparency across overseas third-party manufacturing partners and domestic third-party logistics (3PL) providers. The ideal candidate has deep experience with landed cost modeling, product margin analytics, inventory accounting and reserve analyses in a fast-moving consumer goods environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the company’s financial health while gaining valuable experience in in a fast-moving consumer electronics company. You’ll work in a supportive, team-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow within the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
5+ years of progressive accounts payable or general accounting experience
Strong understanding of landed cost modeling, new product introduction strategies and variance analysis.
Experience interfacing with overseas manufacturers.
Experience managing or auditing 3PL cost structures and logistics accounting.
Advanced Excel skills; strong familiarity with ERP systems
Excellent analytical and communication skills and the ability to work across product development, operations, and finance

Nice To Haves

Exceptional attention to detail
Strong analytical and cost modeling skills
Comfort working in fast-paced NPI environments
Proactive problem solving and root cause analysis
Cross-functional communication and supplier-facing confidence
Ability to work on tight deadlines and prioritize multiple projects
High degree of integrity and commitment to financial discipline

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate landed costs inclusive of freight, tariffs, and logistics costs.
Manage annual cost roll estimates and mid-year cost revisions due to shipping, material or tariff changes.
Validate cost inputs from overseas suppliers, ensuring accuracy of purchase prices, additional shipping costs and tariffs.
Review and supplier cost estimates, manufacturing quotes, and changes in unit cost.
Partner with Operations, and FP&A to evaluate cost impacts of supply chain changes, tooling amortization, and cost reduction initiatives.
Support landed cost modeling for new product introductions, pilot runs and production ramp.
Track and allocate inbound freight, ocean/air costs, and tariffs to ensure accurate landed cost per unit.
Monitor and reconcile 3PL invoices for storage, pick/pack, handling, special projects, and ancillary charges.
Oversight of outbound freight costs incurred and coordination with Operations
Ensure proper accruals for warehousing and unbilled logistics expenses.
Oversee inventory valuation and FIFO cost flows in the company’s ERP system.
Perform monthly inventory reconciliations between ERP, 3PL systems, and supplier reports.
Engage with Operations on cycle counts, physical inventory, and variance resolution.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of inventory reserves and warranty accrual.
Support product and quality teams on cost implications of delivering high quality consumer electronics, ensuring continual product improvement.
Prepare monthly margin analysis by SKU and channel (DTC, retail, distribution)
Support month-end close processes including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and cost of goods sold analysis.
Partner with FP&A in creating cost inputs to forecasts, budgets, and product-level profitability models.
Partner with Operations to validate supplier quotes and monitor cost changes.
Collaborate with Product Development and Operations on logistics cost optimization and scenario analysis.
Work with Operations to support an environment of continuous improvement in cost-related information flows from suppliers and 3PLs into ERP systems.
Other responsibilities can and will be assigned either temporarily or permanently to this position.