Cost Accountant - Encore Program Internship

Job Description:

Are you an experienced professional or veteran looking for a purposeful step back into the workforce after an extended career break? Or are you ready to return to full-time work but need a flexible bridge to re-launch your career?

TI's Encore Program helps you put your skills to work, sharpen your capabilities, and relaunch your career.

About the Encore program
* Overview: A paid, 12-week internship designed for experienced talent who have taken a career break of 2 years or more (over a continuous period).
* Your role: You'll be a contributor, not a trainee, from day 1-solving real problems, inventing solutions, and collaborating with TI teams.
* Support: Personalized mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities are built into the program.
* Outcome: High-performing participants will be considered for full-time employment at the end of the program.

Eligibility:
* A career break of at least 2 years
* Intent to return to a full-time role at TI after the program.
* No sponsorship required now or in the future (U.S. work-authorization required).
* Meet the minimum role-specific requirements for the job

Change the world. Love your job.
Do you have a passion for numbers? Texas Instruments (TI) is looking for an experienced Cost Accountant who enjoys working in fast-paced environment to join our team.

Responsibilities include:
* Working on monthly and quarterly close, P&L and balance sheet actuals, inventory valuation, inventory, capital and process control audits, pricing, and full compliance with Internal Control Checklist (ICC), TI Policies & Procedures, and GAAP
* Ownership of OTC and AIP pricing activities, including new material set-up, quarterly pricing cycle, and impact analysis
* Support contract accounting requirements for licensing, cost tracking, reimbursement (NRE), royalty implications, and inventory tracking
* Independently determine the need for and appropriateness of balance sheet adjustments, such as inventory reserves, expense accruals, prepaids, and capital accruals
* Collaborating with finance team and management team on operation performance reviews, finance actuals reviews, cost reduction activities, and ad hoc analysis
* Continuously seeking process improvements, including but not limited to automation, efficiency and accuracy
* Participating on and leading a variety of priorities teams and initiatives
Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position

Candidate Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related business degree
* 2 years' work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
* Proficiency in SAP, Excel, BPC and Business Objects
* Fundamental understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes
* In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, including GAAP and managerial cost accounting
* Strong organizational, strategic and critical thinking skills
* Advanced time management and prioritization abilities
* Strong understanding of internal control principles and accounting policies and procedures
* Ability to influence and collaborate across broad levels of management and functions
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Strong presentation skills
* Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
* Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
* Effective communication and team work skills
* Ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
* Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships