Cost Accountant - Parsons, KS

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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

A Cost Accountant will collect data, allocate costs, and prepare reports on material purchases, labor, equipment, repairs, assembly and operating expenses to ensure established procedures are followed. Performs analysis and investigation to improve or revise cost system. Will complete cost analysis for new products or service so that Astec can maintain a competitive edge.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
• Coordinates product cost process including calculating, reviewing and analyzing machine and labor hours, overhead costs and allocations, production rates, raw material costs and manufacturing process changes.
• Initiate and monitor physical inventory and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy, investigate variances, and resolve issues.
• Must review and analyze inventory reports, conduct research, and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability.
• Close jobs in a timely manner and work on special projects as required.
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports, verifying information.
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending changes.
• Answer’s accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Assist in audits and general ledger preparation.
• Actively support Astec’s core values, mission statement and vision statement.
• Assume other special activities and responsibilities as directed

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S) from an accredited University or College
• At least 2 years of accounting experience. An equivalent of relevant education and experience may be considered.
• Cost accounting experience, knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX, Lotus and Microsoft preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger transaction recording and reconciliation
• Detail oriented, organized, and self-motivated
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks at once
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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