Cost Accountant
Cemstone
- Mendota Heights, United States
- $65K – $85K /yr
- Mid Level
- 2+ years
- Posted
Skills
Required
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Preferred
- valuation
- manufacturing variances
- material prices
- processes monthly cost allocations
- verifies monthly closing activities
- item records
- Bills of Materials BOMs
- manufacturing routings
Responsibilities
- This individual will monitor, analyze, and report on inventory valuation, production run rates, manufacturing variances, material prices, and freight costs.
- This position develops and maintains standard costs, processes monthly cost allocations, and verifies monthly closing activities.
- Duties and Responsibilities Create, maintain, and audit inventory master data, including item records, Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing routings, and related product structures, ensuring the accuracy of item attributes, units of measure, costing methods, pricing, purchasing information, and inventory classifications.
- Coordinate all new item setup, item revisions, product obsolescence, and manufacturing master data changes while ensuring data integrity, cross-functional alignment, and consistency across departments.
- Prepare, file, and reconcile monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- Assist in coordinating annual physical inventories and cycle count programs while investigating inventory discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
- Perform periodic audits of inventory master data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to company standards.
- Periodically visit manufacturing facilities to understand production processes and cost drivers while identifying opportunities to improve costing accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Develop and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures related to inventory item setup, inventory control processes, product costing, and sales tax administration.
- Assist with onboarding new EDI trading partners, document mapping validation, testing, and implementation activities.
- Maintain effective working relationships with company employees, suppliers, and customers.
- Promote and maintain the professional image and reputation of the company and ensure timely problem resolution and customer satisfaction.
- Perform all tasks with great attention to detail, proper formatting, and correct grammar.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by TCC Materials Management.
Requirements
- Must have effective communication ability and solid interpersonal/networking skills.
- Must be self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work successfully without close supervision.
- Must be able to multi-task in an accurate and timely manner with superior time management skills.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, suppliers, and other employees of the organization.
- Evidence of leadership and professionalism.
- Knowledge/experience in the commercial and residential construction materials industry.
- Working knowledge of PC Window’s environment including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, computer literate with the ability to analyze and manage data.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Preferred
- College degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
Pay
$65,000-$85,000 annually
Benefits
- We offer competitive pay and a great benefits package.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Education Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
Hiring process
If you are interested in becoming part of our team, please apply online today.
Equal opportunity
- We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We recognize that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourage qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
- Join us in building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
