What are the responsibilities and job description for the COST ACCOUNTING TEAM LEAD position at Argos USA?
Argos, with over 80 years in the market, has become a benchmark in the industry of cement, ready mix concrete and aggregates through our operations in Colombia, the United States, Central America and the Caribbean. Our business model focuses on the client and on sustainable development, which means it is economically viable, respects people, and is environmentally friendly and responsible.
As a leader in its industry, Argos USA changes lives through the construction of building materials that encourage the dreams of millions around the U.S.
We are a team of talented individuals connected and united by the superior purpose of transforming the future through sustainable construction. We promote our employee's growth thanks to continuous learning and the challenges we all face in a dynamic, innovative, respectful and inclusive environment where the balance between work and life is paramount. We are diverse, creative and committed; working together while being supported by Argos’ competitive benefits program.
Join our experience, explore your possibilities and transform the future with us!
General purpose of the job
Coordinate all activities related to raw materials and finished goods inventories ensuring correct value for inventories for ready-mix and cement Business Units, accuracy on production costs and explanation of production and inventories variances following the corporate accounting and inventory guidelines
Individual accountabilities
- Assist assessment cycles for RMX and material ledger for CMT in SAP
- Perform all the accounting of inventory related accounts at month-end closing
- Perform Month-end cost accounting journal entries and closing activities for inventory accounts and related cost of goods sold
- Manage standard costing process for all forms of inventory at Cement(CMT) and Ready Mix (RMX) plants
- Calcule and monitor analysis for production overhead
- Monitor and support physical inventories of materials and communicate any inventory adjustments to Cost Accounting Manager
- Oversee inventory reserve policy compliance for assigned plants and proposes adjustments to reserve (ex: communication of any obsolete inventory, scrap, etc.)
- Perform inventory analysis and reconciliation including review of slow moving inventory
- Review manufacturing bills of materials (BOMs) for accuracy
- Assist with the inventory management of fixed assets and co-ordination of Fixed Asset cycle counts and investigation of variances.
- Review Spare Parts inventory and related obsolescence provisions
- Assist with internal and external audit requests
- Ad-hoc cost accounting related projects
TEAM LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the development and strategy for the Corporate Inventory team to enhance value of the function.
- Develop skills and enhance aptitudes of team members through training and on the job guidance
- Develop inventory process improvements that can be measurable through KPI’s
- Enhance the documentation of inventory related processes and procedures
- Communicate openly and clearly within the function and across other teams
Education
Bachelor´s Degree in Accounting or Finance
Technical knowledge and certifications
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel
- SAP costing experience is required
- CPA Certification a plus
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILLITIES:
- Strong manufacturing accounting experience in a public company
- CPA a plus
- Detailed financial planning, reporting, and variance analysis experience
- Ability to multitask recurring monthly tasks and ad-hoc requests
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems
- Experience in monitoring of Inventory Controls to ensure timely of performance and completion of reviews
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Area of experience
- 6-10 years
- Inventory and/or Cost Accounting
Languages
English: C2:
Annual Salary Range from $67,299 to $93,472
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity in all aspects of our business.
Salary : $67,299 - $93,472
