Cost Engineer - Construction jobs in Chattanooga, TN

We are expanding in North America. You will have the chance to immerse in a start-up setting in a 30-year established company to build up functions and shape how things get done efficiently and effectively.

The ideal candidate would have the following characteristics:

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Growth mindset
• Can-do attitude
• Ability to multi-task

Duties & Responsibilities

General

• Ensure and capture accurate costing in ERP system
• Collect and maintain cost related documentation and records
• Prepare weekly and monthly material usage, cost and variance analysis reports
• Investigate count variances and resolve issues
• Help to determine the efficiency of company purchasing activities
• Assist with annual budget preparation
• Provide analysis to drive management decisions

Manufacturing costing

• Analyze actual manufacturing cost data and prepare reports comparing estimated costs to actual
• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials or manufacturing methods to determine effects on cost
• Analyze and report on utilization of manufacturing equipment
• Estimate costs for new and proposed products

Inventory valuation

• Collaborate with warehouse to conduct physical inventories and regular cycle counts of raw materials and supplies to ensure accurate inventory quantities are maintained in company ERP system
• Ensure that accurate inventory values are maintained in the ERP system
• Assist with valuation of obsolete inventory
• Reconcile raw material and finished goods inventories
• Assist in month end inventory close

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Cost Accounting in a Manufacturing Environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting
• Cost systems background and excellent analytical skills
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office (Database skills a plus)
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail without losing sight to big picture
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics a plus
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost estimates

Working Conditions:

• Occasionally lifts and / or carries up to 50 pounds.
• Maneuvers in, around, under and about factory and / or laboratory equipment on a regular and continuous basis.
• Some of work time is spent sitting, standing, walking, lifting and bending.
• Works within a manufacturing and office setting and may be exposed to heat and cold.
• PPE must be worn as required.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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