Cost Accountant – Manufacturing & Inventory

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

11 paid Company holidays

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Discount Programs

Professional Training and Development

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is hiring a Cost Accountant for our Clinton, IL plant to ensure margins are reported correctly and to monitor inventory for raw materials and finished goods.

The role involves maintaining material master records, analyzing costs, reconciling variances, and assisting with month-end closing and IT asset activities. Compensation includes a wide benefits package and a salary range of $72,000 to $92,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or 2 years related experience.
• Knowledge of SAP, Standard Costing, and Plant Labor Absorption helpful.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office products.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle variables in standard situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain material master records for Purchased and Manufactured parts.
• Work with purchasing and planning on cost issues.
• Analyze and update freight costs on purchased parts.
• Reconcile Purchase Price and Manufacturing variances.
• Assist with process improvements with the controller.
• Conduct quarterly costing reviews and cost analyses.
• Audit and tag Fixed Assets as necessary.
• Reconcile expenses and balance sheet accounts.
• Be a key member of Physical Inventory.
• Assist Accounts Payable vouchering and month-end journal entries.
• Support special projects and IT asset accountability.

Skills

SAP

Standard Costing

Plant Labor Absorption

MS Office

Communication skills

Basic accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is hiring a Cost Accountant for our Clinton, IL plant to ensure margins are reported correctly and to monitor inventory for raw materials and finished goods.

The role involves maintaining material master records, analyzing costs, reconciling variances, and assisting with month-end closing and IT asset activities. Compensation includes a wide benefits package and a salary range of $72,000 to $92,000.