Cost Accounting Consultant

Job overview

The Cost Accounting Consultant role is based with Bridgepoint Consulting’s Austin, TX team and supports client projects onsite and remotely. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes competitive salary and quarterly bonuses. Bridgepoint Consulting provides interim and project-based accounting support to growing and mid-sized companies. The consultant applies cost accounting and inventory expertise to client needs, helping analyze costs, reconcile inventory, and support operational decisions. The role adapts to different client environments and partners with finance, plant, and operations teams.

What you'll do

• Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead
• perform inventory accounting, reconciliations, reserves, and valuation
• support physical inventories and cycle counts
• investigate discrepancies
• prepare or review monthly reconciliations
• research technical GAAP issues
• partner with plant managers and operations teams on cost savings and manufacturing performance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cost accounting consultant

austin tx

bridgepoint consulting

cost accounting

inventory accounting

standard costs

cycle counts

us gaap

manufacturing accounting

client consulting

quarterly bonuses

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) employer match, quarterly bonuses, onboarding, and ongoing personal and career development.

Why this role

The posting seeks accountants with 5–8 years of full-cycle accounting experience and cost accounting and inventory experience; CPA or MBA is preferred.

About the employer

Bridgepoint Consulting is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.