Production Cost Accountant

About Us:

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part of the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Generates various cost reports and conducts analyses of operational variances resulting from manufacturing activity at the company's locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• - Generates detailed cost data reports: extracts and analyzes production data to ensure the manufactured direct costs are accurate and realistic. Verifies and/or corrects weekly part cost update reports.
• Performs audits, investigates issues and calculates overhead costs to verify the Company's FIFO inventory costs.
• Participates with preparation and analyses of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Collaborates with operations to conduct an analytical review of production data. Assists with cost estimates for future products.
• Collaborates with Director of Finance and Cost Accountant Manager to:
• - - Identify potential weaknesses and strengthen the company's internal controls, identifying potential weaknesses and implementing necessary changes.
• Aid in preparation of the annual budget for manufacturing operations.
• - Assists auditors to prepare for and provides physical inventory test count reports.
• Performs other duties as they might be assigned.
• Regular and predictable, full-time, on-site attendance during scheduled hours.
• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy.

• - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 4 year experience in accounting, preferably in a manufacturing industry

• - Basic knowledge of cost accounting
• Basic knowledge of general accounting principles
• Strong analytical and math skills
• Organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• PC software skills, including strong Excel skills, SAP experience a plus
• Ability to handle highly confidential information
• Must be detail oriented
• Able to adhere to tight deadlines

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• Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.