Cost Accountant: Margin, Inventory & Cost Analysis

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 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.