Cost Accountant I
About The Position
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world. With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions. We are currently looking for a Cost Accountant to be based out of Harvey, Illinois supporting our Harvey, Illinois location. Reporting to the Regional Operations Controller, this person will be responsible for the preparation, analysis and/or maintenance of accounting records, financial statements and will also focus on supporting Harvey operations on refining the activity-based costing model. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- 3 years finance/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment; cost experience is preferred.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Teamwork and project management skills, self-driven and accountable.
- All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist in refinement of Harvey and Hobart operation’s activity based costing model and tracking or relevant work center expenses and variances.
- Support development, maintenance, and analysis of plant standard costs.
- Analyze standard to actual cost variances. Recommend corrective actions as indicated by performance to meet P&L and working capital targets.
- Perform financial analytics pertaining to month-end close.
- Participate in monthly operations accounting close and reporting activities in a timely and accurate manner.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of company information, financial or otherwise.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
