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Cost Accountant

Ameristar Perimeter Security USA Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group brand

Cost Accountant

Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY (the global leader in opening solutions), is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Cost Accountant in our Lawrence, KS location.

Position Summary: The Cost Accountant will be responsible for accounting for the cost of sales, inventory item cost, perpetual inventory value, project tracking and variance analysis.

Wage and Schedule: The Schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. Some travel and off shift inventory events required.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for Daily Work Order Processing and Analyzing.
  • Works with Shop Floor to reduce/eliminate Work Order Errors.
  • Pulls Hours files to calculate Units Per Labor Hour-daily/weekly/monthly.
  • Monthly Journal Entries and P&L Review.
  • Involved with Product Council to review Projects.
  • Maintain IL/GL Integrity.
  • Obsolete Inventory Analysis.
  • Variance Analysis.
  • Review PPV Reports weekly/monthly.
  • Cost Reporting and Tracking on all Projects.
  • Performs Annual Standard Cost roll.
  • Performs cost quotes for District Managers, Vice Presidents, and field personnel.
  • Calculate and Present Monthly Door Cost to Purchasing/Sales/President of Company.
  • Performs all assigned duties safely.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

The Most Important Activities Performed:

  • Daily Work Order Processing and Analyzing – working with shop floor to eliminate errors.
  • Ensuring the cost of our product is accurately reflected in the system.
  • Annual Cost Roll.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Prolonged use of keyboard and computer.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs. periodically.
  • Frequent use of fine motor skills for writing, and computer work.

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or business.
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of Manufacturing Cost Accounting Experience.
  • Working knowledge of integrated computerized financial accounting systems.
  • In depth Excel experience - ability to create formulas, pivot tables, and reports.
  • Knowledge and experience with writing letters, faxes, and memos in Word and producing spreadsheets in Excel.

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution after your first year of employment) among others.

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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