Senior Cost Accountant I

The Sr. Cost Accountant I is an integral part of our plant management team within the Infrastructure Solutions business. Primary responsibility for all Financial duties for the Precast Products division. These include but not limited to month-end closing, compliance with established policies and procedures both internal and external, variance analysis driving continual improvement, full P&L and balance sheet responsibilities. This position reports to the Infrastructure Segment Controller.

Responsibilities (Essential Functions): 

1. Support internal business partners, other departments, management, and external parties.
2. Analyze trends in division wide costs and product line and business profitability.
3. Prepare monthly closing journal entries and take ownership of investigating / resolving variances in a timely manner.
4. Prepare detailed account analysis reports for specific balance sheet accounts.
5. Monitor cost systems, BOM, and inventory movements for financial reporting across four plant locations.
6. Manage and conduct physical inventory observations at company facilities and outside locations.
7. Provide guidance to personnel regarding inventory and ERP system issues.
8. Ensure compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley.
9. Drive and support continuous improvement by challenging the status quo, supporting. management initiatives and developing and documenting new processes.
10. Assist with other financial and compliance activities as needed.
11. Respond timely to both internal and external audit requests.
12. Assist with ongoing implementation of business units into SAP.
13. Help the Precast business reach their financial commitments while maintaining all GAAP & SOX controls.
14. All other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, & License Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5 - 10 years’ experience in accounting required, with at least five years’ experience in the manufacturing industry required.
• MBA or advanced certification (CPA) a plus.

Skills & Abilities: 

• Proficiency in SAP preferred or ERP systems
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Excel
• Must be able to travel 25%
• Understanding of accounting, operational controls, and business operations
• Motivated individual who demonstrates initiative while completing tasks in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Competencies: 

• Teamwork / collaboration
• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Integrity & Trust
• Customer focus
• Deadline Oriented
• Continuous improvement
• Adaptability/flexibility
• Accountability/drive for results
• Technology acumen
• Influence/lead without authority