Cost Accountant

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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITIO

NA Cost Accountant will collect data, allocate costs, and prepare reports on material purchases, labor, equipment, repairs, assembly, and operating expenses to ensure established procedures are followed. Perform analysis and investigation to improve or revise cost system. Will complete cost analysis for new products or service so that Astec can maintain a competitive edge. Support general ledger by completing journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements while working closely with the Controller

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This role will support our location in Princeton, W

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Key Activities & Responsibilit

• iesPrepares internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departmen
• ts.Coordinates product cost process including calculating, reviewing and analyzing machine and labor hours, overhead costs and allocations, production rates, raw material costs and manufacturing process chang
• es.Initiate and monitor physical inventory and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy, investigate variances, and resolve issu
• es.Must review and analyze inventory reports, conduct research, and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitabili
• ty.Close jobs in a timely manner and work on special projects as requir
• ed.Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports, verifying informati
• on.Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending chang
• es.Answer's accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting da
• ta.Assist in audits, general ledger preparation, and reconciliatio
• ns.Actively support Astec's core values, mission statement and vision stateme
• nt.Assume other special activities and responsibilities as direc

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To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies

• are:Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S) from an accredited University or Col
• lege(3) to (5) years of accounting experience preferred. An equivalent of relevant education and experience may be conside
• red.Cost accounting experience, knowledge of JD Edwards ERP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Lotus and Microsoft prefer
• red.Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger transaction recording and reconcilia
• tionDetail oriented, organized, and self-motiv
• atedDemonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks at
• onceProficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting soft

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Our Culture and V

aluesEmployees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their

• work.Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our cust
• omersHonesty and integrity in all aspects of bus
• inessRespect for all indivi
• dualsPreserving entrepreneurial spirit and innov
• ationSafety, quality and productivity as means to ensure su

ccess
NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibil

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WORK ENVI

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TOfficeWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential fun

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYERAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person's veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executiv