Senior Cost Accountant

Since 1922 [Company] has built some of America’s largest infrastructure projects; highways, bridges, dams, rail, power and other “heavy civil” projects. Additionally, many of our offices provide high quality concrete, asphalt and gravel products for the construction industry. At[Company] , we believe that our greatest asset is our people. We build careers by encouraging creativity and providing opportunities for development. Our employees reflect our core values: Honesty, Integrity, Fairness, Accountability, Consideration of Others, Pursuit of Excellence, Reliability and Citizenship.

General Summary

• This position provides advanced professional accounting support to the General Accounting department related to the maintenance, processing and analysis of accounting records in a manner consistent with the Company policies and procedures.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Participate in the monthly close process for over 100 plants, and ensure that closing deadlines are met
• Maintain the cost accounting system and cost ledger to ensure financial accuracy
• Prepare and analyze inventory valuations, cost of sales, and variances as required for the monthly financial close and financial reporting
• Review of financial reports to ensure the accuracy and clarity of information presented
• Establish, interpret, and analyze complex accounting records to support strategic decision making and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Identify issues within the cost accounting system, including recommendations for resolution, and partner with operations to implement viable solutions
• Partner with operations to streamline processes and implement industry best practices
• Respond to inquiries from Management/Executives related to monthly financial package
• Prepare selected balance sheet reconciliations and analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP
• Perform special projects and additional assignments, as directed, to support the General Accounting function

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• CPA designation a plus

Work Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in product cost accounting and inventory management
• Prior experience working for a publicly held (mid to large sized) manufacturing company
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Advanced data gathering/extraction and MS office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.) skills
• Knowledge of construction materials business, or similar industry experience
• Proven experience in implementing industry best practices
• Advanced technical knowledge of US GAAP
• Team player who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment
• Excellent consultative and communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information and convey concepts and ideas to all levels of employees