Cost Accountant

Socket.dev; 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 and Sick Time

11 Paid Company Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is hiring a Cost Accountant for our Clinton, IL plant. You will support accurate product-margin reporting and monitor inventory for raw materials and finished goods within the manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities include maintaining material masters, partnering with purchasing/planning, analyzing freight costs, and reconciling variances. Candidates need a accounting/finance degree or equivalent experience, with SAP/Standard Costing knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of SAP, Standard Costing and Plant Labor Absorption is helpful.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform financial calculations and problem-solve in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain material master records for all purchased and manufactured parts.
• Collaborate with purchasing and planning teams.
• Analyze, track and update freight costs on all purchased parts.
• Reconcile and analyze Purchase Price and Manufacturing variances.
• Assist controller with process improvements and cost reviews.
• Conduct quarterly costing reviews and cost analyses.
• Audit and tag Fixed Assets as necessary.
• Reconcile expenses and balance sheet accounts; support physical inventory.
• Assist with Accounts Payable vouchering and month-end journal entries.

Skills

MS Office

Numerical ability

Communication

Problem solving

Plant Costing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Standard Costing

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