What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accounting Manager position at Astec Industries?

Job Description

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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

The Cost Accounting Manager is a critical position in the accounting department that reports directly to the Controller and manages two direct report. This position will oversee all costing and inventory related responsibilities throughout the business.

Key Deliverables

Develop cost standards for material, labor and overhead
Analyze production cost and recommend changes
Oversee annual physical inventory
Provide support for controller and operation with any reporting request
Maintain compliance with financial accounting standards

Key Activities & Responsibilities

Ensures timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management

Supports the Controller and Operations with any ad hoc reporting requests

Responds timely to all Internal and External Audit requests related to costing and inventory

Supports and helps oversee month end responsibilities to ensure proper GAAP Accounting occurred

Takes a lead role in the physical inventory audit each year and monitors the cycle count accuracy

Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls

Streamline processes throughout the department outside of costing / inventory in support of a lean accounting department.

Ensure inventory is properly valued and reserved as necessary

Reviews and Ends production orders

Runs, analyzes, and summarizes cost roll ups.

Prepares various month-end close reports and journal entries as needed.

Projects a positive company image by interacting with fellow employees, customers, and management in a cooperative, supportive, and courteous manner; displays a professional attitude; complies with company dress code.

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

B.S. degree in accounting, minimum of three (5) years of accounting experience and good understanding of accounting principles required.

Cost accounting experience, knowledge of Oracle and Microsoft Office Suite software, specifically Excel (Advanced), preferred.

Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is critical for this role.

Good organization and time-management skills.

Willingness to accept responsibility and take on new challenges.

Accurate data entry / typing and proofreading skills.

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on a customary and regular basis.

Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reserves.

Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Accounting Department. Directly supervises one (1) to four (4) subordinate Accounting non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in compliance with any applicable employment law guidelines and upon consultation with the company president and / or the Director of Human Resources, if necessary.

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