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Cost Accountant
La Porte, IN
Jun 29, 2025
Full-time
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TITLE OF POSITION: Cost Accountant (Full-Time)

REPORTS TO: Controller
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RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Responsible for daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end inventory activities.
  • Oversees and analyzes production and manufacturing activities and costs.
  • Interacts with internal departments daily to provide financial and inventory information.
  • Provides annual inventory reports for regulatory reporting done by EHSS.
  • Prepares and submits US Commodities reporting.
  • Prepares physical inventory reports for the ACC plant in a timely manner to ensure the recording of manufacturing activities are in compliance with proper financial cutoffs. Reconciles the inventory accounts to the general ledger, including vending machine inventory.
  • Performs periodic inventory cycle counts and resolves discrepancies.
  • Adjusts inventory and makes journal entries for material used in process.
  • Manages annual Physical inventory count and audit.
  • Analyzes production batch records. Identifies and rectifies large efficiency variances. Monitors production activities for all product lines. Closes all production batches to ensure financial accuracy. Responsible for the resolution and correction of inventory related production issues in ERP.
  • Modifies formulas to account for accurate usage and cost.
  • Reviews and analyzes Manufacturing Overhead, making recommendations to Leadership and implements final changes in ERP.
  • Prepares and verifies accuracy of periodic production/inventory reports consisting of:
    1. Production volumes
    2. Raw material and in-process inventory
    3. Raw material usage rates and yields
  • Responsible for the preparation, setup and creation of new inventory parts, formulas, and related integration mapping in ERP.
  • Performs general cost accounting, maintains accounting records, and other related duties in daily administration of accounting functions.
  • Ensures RMA credits are issued and posted correctly according to instruction from Quality and Production managers. Reconciles inventory according to disposition determined by Quality or Production manager.
  • Assists with Budget activities, such as preparing usage files, allocation analysis, and updating ERP.
  • Generates month end reports, including but not limited to the Manufacturing Spending, SG&A Operating Expense report, Contribution and Gross Margin Report, Slow Moving Inventory Reports, Inventory Adjustment Reconciliation, Deposit Container Accrual Reconciliation.
  • Performs month end and year-end financial close activities, which includes generating COGS Breakout and Overhead allocation entries.
  • Assists the Controller as needed with investigation of situations that are identified as potential problems and/or risks.
  • Provides reports and support documentation during the company's annual corporate audit.
  • Prepare and edit crystal reports for ERP.
  • Maintains serial numbers table in C/S and addresses production issues related to serial control.
  • Manages the customer owned containers.
  • Backs up Containers
  • Backs up Controller as needed.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

GENERAL SKILLS:

  • Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task
  • Must be work well in a team environment
  • Ability to manage confidential information

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration is preferred. A associates degree in Accounting or equivalent accounting classes and experience, which include: cost accounting background, computer spreadsheet and ERP computer systems experience, and accounting and manufacturing accounting experience is required.
  • Must exhibit the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel in the organization and demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in computer applications including but not limited to Word and Excel and be proficient at the operation of a 10 key calculator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have sufficient mobility to access all areas of customer plant sites as well as the Alexander Chemical Plant areas.
  • This will involve climbing/descending ladders and stairways.
  • Repeated physical motions will be required in performing duties.
  • Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.
  • Requires the individual to sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time and use a desktop and cellular phone consistently throughout the day.
  • Requires the individual to walk distances inside and outside of customer facilities for onsite meetings.
  • Required to wear personal protective equipment in the plant environment, which may include an escape respirator, hard hat, safety glasses and safety footwear.

BENEFITS:

  • Union Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Benefits in a non-union position
  • 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plan Options with Company Match
  • Competitive Paid Time Off

Alexander Chemical Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.





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