What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Analyst position at All States Materials Group?
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.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Cost Analyst to join our accounting and finance team. This is a non-exempt position and reports to the Senior Cost Accountant.
Critical job functions:
- Analyzing costs associated with construction projects.
- Tracking expenses related to labor, materials, subcontractors, and other costs for each job.
- Assist in Monthly Review of projects with the Project Managers
- Assist in posting monthly job accruals and Work in Progress review.
- Monitor expenses related to labor, materials, subcontractors, and other costs for each plant.
- Enter Daily Productions and reconcile discrepancies quarterly through inventory adjustments.
- Review intracompany inventory movements including proper transfer pricing.
- Assist in Cap Ex Budgeting and Annual Plant Budget Process
- Assist posting monthly plant accruals.
- Assist in scheduling inventory flyovers and report review for yearend adjustments.
- Assist in analyzing and establishing standard costs for produced materials.
- Regularly reviewing and updating cost standards.
- Collaborating with quality control teams to align bill of materials and review variances.
- Preparing cost-related reports for management.
- Assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Contributing to accurate financial statements.
- 10-15% travel required, based out of West Springfield office.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills Required.
- Proficiency in cost accounting principles; construction industry preferred
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills; self-motivated and curious
- Very comfortable with Microsoft Office products including proficiency in Excel.
- Familiarity with Vista a plus
Education and Experience Required.
- Associates degree or higher in accounting or equivalent field experience
- 3-5 years of general accounting experience to include payroll, accounts payable or accounts receivable (internal applicants may be appointed with less than this)
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- West Springfield, MA 01089: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
