Cost Accountant

Arcosa Lightweight

$72K — $92K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or two years related experience/training, or equivalent combination
  • Knowledge of SAP, Standard Costing, and Plant Labor Absorption helpful
  • Advanced user of Microsoft Office products
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to perform calculations involving discounts, proportions, and percentages
  • Capable of problem-solving with multiple concrete variables

Responsibilities

  • Maintain material master records for all purchased and manufactured parts
  • Collaborate closely with purchasing and planning teams
  • Analyze, track, and update freight costs for purchased parts
  • Reconcile and analyze purchase price and manufacturing variances
  • Conduct quarterly costing reviews and cost analysis updates
  • Audit and tag fixed assets as necessary
  • Analyze month-end and year-end reports for cost-effective improvements

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • 11 paid Company holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health & Wellness Programs
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Professional Training and Development Programs
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
Full Job Description
Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is looking to hire a Cost Accountant for our plant located in Clinton, IL. The Cost Accountant position will provide support to ensure product margins are being reported correctly as well as monitoring and tracking the inventory for raw materials and finished goods within the manufacturing facility.

What you'll do:
  • Maintain material master records for all Purchased and Manufactured parts.
  • Work closely with purchasing and planning.
  • Analyze, track and update freight costs on all purchased parts.
  • Reconcile and analyzes Purchase Price and Manufacturing variances.
  • Work with controller on process improvements.
  • Responsible for conducting quarterly costing reviews and cost analysis updates.
  • Audit and tag Fixed Assets as necessary.
  • Reconcile and analyze expenses.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts
  • Key member of Physical Inventory.
  • Assist with Accounts Payable vouchering.
  • Create month end Journal Entries.
  • Assists with special projects, as necessary.
  • Maintain site information technology asset accountability and modernization.
  • Performs other duties that may be assigned.
  • Analyze month-end and year-end reports to identify and recommend cost-effective improvements

What you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of SAP, Standard Costing, and Plant Labor Absorption helpful.
  • Advanced user of Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Compensation and Benefits:

Meyer Utility Structures is proud to offer competitive benefits and programs to help you and your family meet your healthcare and retirement planning needs. The various benefits offered to employees based on eligibility may include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • 11 paid Company holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health & Wellness Programs
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Professional Training and Development Programs
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Salary commensurate with experience - $72,000 to $92,000

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