Cost Accountant jobs in Rochester, MN

Meyer Utility Structures is currently looking to hire a Cost Accountant for our plant operation located in Hager City, WI. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Cost Accountant will support the facility by working closely with Finance and Human Resources to provide accurate payroll and other financial reports. This position will work indirectly to support other functional leaders in Production, Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement and Maintenance.

Meyer Utility Structures is a proud subsidiary of the infrastructure company, Arcosa, Inc. We commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service, and product solutions. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete, lattice, and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications.

What You’ll Do:

• Input cost information into ERP system and other subsystems.
• Review production costs by job and report on variances.
• Analyze cost data and report on operational results.
• Support internal plant departments and business unit with information and report preparation.
• Review accounts payable invoices placed on hold by corporate shared services and coordinate their release and timely payment.
• Participate in plant lean operating improvement projects.
• Assist in forecast and budget preparation.
• Analyze month-end and year-end reports to identify and recommend cost effective improvements.
• Ensure transactions made are in accordance with both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal company policies.
• Systems review and analysis of KPI and metrics which affect the business unit.
• Analysis of various cost accounting, payroll, overtime, MRO spend as it affects daily budget of business unit.
• Assist with preparation and review of quarterly bonuses and payouts.
• Provide backup payroll support for hourly, salaried and salaried non-exempt employees.
• Backup HR with analyzing and verifying payroll reports and documents for accuracy.
• Assist with various office tasks as needed with the team.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience with at least 3 years prior relevant experience (preferably in a manufacturing environment)
• Advanced computer skills and familiarity with ERP and other key operating systems
• Strong Excel skills – including expertise in use of Pivot Tables and Macros
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing/union environment will be helpful.
• Previous experience working in Kronos or ADP type payroll system.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.