Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is looking for a Cost Accountant for the plant located in Steele, AL. 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.

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 Petty Cash and Deposits.
• Reconcile and analyze expenses.
• Key member of Physical Inventory.
• Assist with Accounts Payable vouchering.
• Create month end Journal Entries.
• Assists with special projects, as necessary.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

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 Microsoft and Excel user
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Finance & Accounting