Cost Accountant in West Springfield, Massachusetts at ASMG

All States Materials Group ® is a regional leader in road building, pavement preservation and distribution of road materials. We see the exciting in what most take for granted: the roads we drive on every day. We strive to be the best at what we do, and we seek to do it better every day, in a safe, environmentally responsible, and technologically advanced way.

We are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join our accounting and finance team. This is an exempt position and reports to the Assistant Controller for the Materials Division.

Critical job functions

1. Track expenses related to labor, materials, subcontractors, and other costs for each location
2. Collection, review, and entry of daily production from operations
3. Review intra-company inventory movements including proper transfer pricing
4. Collect monthly energy readings from Plant Managers for monthly accrual posting
5. Regular analysis of inventory reports by locations, highlighting variances & adjustments
6. Prepare cost-related reports for management
7. Assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes
8. Assist in scheduling inventory flyovers and readings, reconcile with perpetual inventory
9. Contribute to accurate financial statements and external audit support
10. Assist in monthly review of productions with the division and site leadership
11. Assist in analyzing and establishing standard costs for produced materials
12. Regularly review and update cost standards
13. 10-15% travel required, based out of West Springfield office
14. Other duties as assigned

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
2. 3–5 years of general accounting experience, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing.
3. Strong understanding of cost accounting principles; experience in the HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt) and aggregate industries preferred.
4. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
5. Experience with Viewpoint Vista ERP software is a plus.
6. Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
7. Self-motivated, curious, and able to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
8. Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands, reach with hands and arms, handle, feel, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds.

Work Environment.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate in the office to occasionally loud at field locations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Must be able to pass a physical and drug screen. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Any physical demands or work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Company maintains a policy of non-discrimination and is fully committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees. It is the continuing policy to recruit and employ the best qualified individuals without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence or stalking, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected military or veteran status, and/or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to personnel actions such as, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, working conditions, benefits and compensation, training, apprenticeship, performance appraisals, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination and any and all other terms and conditions of employment. Decisions with regard to the above will be based on job related criteria, individual merit and qualifications.

It is the policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence or stalking, physical or mental disability, and/or protected military or veteran status or other protected bases with regard to any employment practices, including recruitment, advertising, job application procedures, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, job assignments, benefits and/or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. This policy applies to all jobs at the Company. The Company will continue to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination based upon their gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran statuses, in all employment practices.

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
2. 3–5 years of general accounting experience, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing.
3. Strong understanding of cost accounting principles; experience in the HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt) and aggregate industries preferred.
4. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
5. Experience with Viewpoint Vista ERP software is a plus.
6. Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
7. Self-motivated, curious, and able to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
8. Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands, reach with hands and arms, handle, feel, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds.

Work Environment.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate in the office to occasionally loud at field locations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Must be able to pass a physical and drug screen. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Any physical demands or work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.