Cost Accountant

Arcosa; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Holidays – 11 days

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is hiring a Cost Accountant for our Clinton, IL plant. You will ensure accurate product margins, monitor inventory for raw materials and finished goods, and support cost analyses across the site.

Key duties include maintaining master records, reconciling variances, collaborating with purchasing and planning, and preparing month-end journal entries. Strong SAP and Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or two years related experience.
• Knowledge of SAP and standard costing is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency required.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to analyze figures and apply basic algebra.

Responsibilities

• Maintain material master records for Purchased and Manufactured parts.
• Analyze and track freight costs for purchased parts.
• Reconcile Purchase Price and Manufacturing variances.
• Collaborate with the controller on process improvements.
• Conduct quarterly costing reviews and cost analysis updates.
• Audit Fixed Assets and assist with month-end close entries.
• Support Accounts Payable vouchering and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Participate in physical inventory and cost reporting improvements.
• Analyze month-end and year-end reports for cost savings.

Skills

SAP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Two years related experience

Tools

Standard Costing

Plant Labor Absorption

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.

Meyer Utility Structures is a proud subsidiary of the infrastructure company, Arcosa, Inc. We commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service, and product solutions. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications.

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
• Salary commensurate with experience - $72,000 to $92,000

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