Manufacturing Accountant

McElroy Metal; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McElroy Metal is seeking a Cost Accountant at the Corporate Office in Bossier City, Louisiana. This professional role applies general and cost accounting principles to produce detailed cost information and support financial decision making.

You will develop standard costs, run margin analysis, monitor inventory, and perform month-end closes for manufacturing accounting. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, strong Excel skills, and ERP experience (JD Edwards preferred) are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.
• Experience in general and cost accounting.
• ERP experience (JD Edwards is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Develop standard costs, run margins analysis, and variance analyses.
• Monitor inventory flow and provide training on issues.
• Manage inventory of coils, finished goods, and accessories.
• Establish procedures for counts and variances with the general ledger.
• Perform month-end close for manufacturing accounting.
• Handle year-end LIFO calculations.

Skills

Excel

Cost accounting

General accounting

JD Edwards

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

About McElroy Metal

McElroy Metal is a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, metal siding and sub‑structural components with 14 manufacturing facilities, 28 Service Centers and 44 Metal Mart locations across the U.S. After three generations of family ownership, McElroy transitioned to an employee‑owned company (ESOP) in 2023. President Ian McElroy noted that the company’s dedication to employee ownership is a show of appreciation for the long‑standing commitment of its team.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Comprehensive medical plan for all full‑time employees and their dependents
• Prescription card benefit
• Dental plan for all regular full‑time employees
• Life insurance for all regular, full‑time employees at no cost to the employee
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their immediate family members
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance for all regular, full‑time employees at no cost to the employee
• Educational Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with company match and a profit‑sharing plan
• Vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave for regular, full‑time employees
• Financial performance incentive programs
• In‑house and outside employee training and development opportunities

Summary

We have an opening for a Cost Accountant at the Corporate Office in Bossier City, Louisiana. This professional‑level accounting position applies principles of general and cost accounting to conduct studies and maintain accounting systems that provide detailed cost information. The position reports to the Sr. Accounting Manager.

About The Division

The Credit Department resides at headquarters. Comprising over a hundred employee‑owners, the corporate location has several departments that support our manufacturing, sales, and retail operations.

Hours

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Develop components of standard costs, including work center rates and run rates; apply necessary changes; perform variance and margin analysis; perform completions accounting, posting batches to GL, and update system for cost changes.
• Provide support to and monitor flow of inventory information from Division Administrative Leaders and Retail Managers; deliver training on correcting work order issues and resolving inventory problems; assist with inventory issues on POS.
• Handle inventory of coils, finished goods, and accessories with necessary analysis.
• Establish procedures for counts, verification, and audit of physical counts; compare physical counts to general ledger balances to identify variances or shrinkage for manufacturing and retail locations; investigate reasons for variances.
• Perform the monthly close of manufacturing accounting.
• Execute required retail, frame‑package facility, and manufacturing inventory and cost‑related journal entries for month‑end close process.
• Conduct many functions related to the year‑end LIFO calculation.

Experience / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Strong PC skills, including Excel and Word.
• Professional accounting experience in general and cost accounting (beneficial).
• Experience in an ERP computer environment helpful; JD Edwards experience beneficial.
• Ability to focus on tasks, meet deadlines; strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Occasional travel to support outlying locations may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

McElroy Metal is an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide an inclusive environment that allows each employee to excel based on merit, talent, and aspiration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. McElroy Metal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. Requests for accommodation should be made with the hiring manager.

Background Check

McElroy Metal will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. Background checks will not be conducted until a conditional job offer is made. If concerns arise about a conviction that is directly related to the job, the applicant will have an opportunity to explain or challenge the accuracy of the background report.