Plant Cost Accountant: Margin & Inventory Insights

Arcosa Inc.; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is seeking a Cost Accountant for the Clinton, IL plant to ensure accurate reporting of product margins and monitor inventory for raw materials and finished goods within the manufacturing facility.

The role collaborates with purchasing, planning, and the controller to implement cost improvements, conduct quarterly cost reviews, and support month-end close activities. Strong Excel and SAP skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of SAP, Standard Costing, and Plant Labor Absorption is 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; apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to handle problems with several variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate with controller on process improvements.
• Conduct quarterly costing reviews and cost analysis updates.
• Audit and tag Fixed Assets as necessary.
• Reconcile and analyze expenses.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Be a key member of Physical Inventory.
• Assist with Accounts Payable vouchering.
• Create month end Journal Entries.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Maintain site information technology asset accountability and modernization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Analyze month-end and year-end reports to identify cost-effective improvements

Skills

SAP

Standard Costing

Plant Labor Absorption

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Two years related experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is seeking a Cost Accountant for the Clinton, IL plant to ensure accurate reporting of product margins and monitor inventory for raw materials and finished goods within the manufacturing facility.

The role collaborates with purchasing, planning, and the controller to implement cost improvements, conduct quarterly cost reviews, and support month-end close activities. Strong Excel and SAP skills are required.