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McElroy Metal · 2 weeks ago

Cost Accounting

McElroy Metal is a leading manufacturer of metal roofing and siding, and they are seeking a Cost Accountant at their Corporate Office in Bossier City, Louisiana. This role involves applying principles of general and cost accounting to maintain accounting systems and provide detailed cost information, reporting to the Sr. Accounting Manager.

Building MaintenanceBuilding MaterialConstructionHome ImprovementHome ServicesManufacturing

Responsibilities

Develops components of standard costs, including work center rates and run rates. Effects changes as required. Performs variance and margin analysis. Performs completions accounting, variance accounting, posting batches to GL, and updating system for cost changes
Provides support to and monitors flow of inventory information from Division Administrative Leaders and Retail Managers. Provides significant training in correction of problems with work orders and resolution of inventory issues. Assists with inventory issues on POS
Inventory—Coils, Finished Goods, and Accessories: Includes analysis as necessary
Establishes procedures for counts, verification, and audit of physical counts. Comparison of physical counts to general ledger balances to determine variances and investigation of reasons for variances or shrinkages for manufacturing and retail locations
Performs the monthly close of manufacturing accounting
Performs required retail, frame package facility, and manufacturing inventory and cost related journal entries for month end close process
Performs many functions related to the year end LIFO calculation

Qualification

Cost accountingGeneral accountingERP experienceExcelAnalytical skillsPC skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting
Strong PC skills including Excel and Word
Professional accounting experience including general and cost accounting beneficial
Experience in ERP computer environment helpful, JD Edwards experience beneficial
Ability to focus on tasks & meet deadlines; strong analytical & organizational skills
Will require occasional travel to support outlying locations

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Program
Comprehensive medical plan for all full-time employees and their dependents
Prescription card benefit
Dental plan for all regular full-time employees
Life insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee
Employee Assistance Program for all our employees and their immediate family members
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee
Educational Assistance Program
401(k) Plan, a company match and a profit-sharing plan
Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Leave for regular, full-time employees
Financial performance incentive programs
In-house and outside employee training and development opportunities

Company

McElroy Metal

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Mcelroy Metal is a manufacturing firm manufacturing metal roofing, metal siding and substructural components.