Cost Accountant - Encore Program Internship

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.

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