Cost Accountant

Cemstone•Mendota Heights, MN

3d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

TCC Materials is a family-owned manufacturer of architectural and concrete specialty products with more than 65 years of industry experience. The Cost Accountant monitors, analyzes, and reports on inventory valuation, production run rates, manufacturing variances, material prices, and freight costs. The position develops and maintains standard costs, processes monthly cost allocations, and verifies monthly closing activities. The role manages inventory and manufacturing master data, supports inventory control and physical inventory activities, prepares and reconciles sales and use tax returns, and maintains related procedures and documentation. It also involves periodic visits to manufacturing facilities to understand production processes and cost drivers, and support for onboarding electronic data interchange (EDI) trading partners. The Cost Accountant works with company employees, suppliers, and customers to support timely issue resolution and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Effective communication and interpersonal/networking skills.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work successfully without close supervision.
Ability to multitask accurately and promptly, with strong time-management skills.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings to customers, suppliers, and employees.
Evidence of leadership and professionalism.
Working knowledge of the PC Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to analyze and manage data.
Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience in the commercial and residential construction materials industry.
College degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and audit inventory master data, including item records, Bills of Materials, manufacturing routings, and product structures, ensuring accurate attributes, units of measure, costing methods, pricing, purchasing information, and inventory classifications.
Coordinate new item setup, item revisions, product obsolescence, and manufacturing master data changes while supporting data integrity and cross-functional consistency.
Prepare, file, and reconcile monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns in compliance with applicable tax regulations.
Assist with annual physical inventories and cycle count programs, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
Conduct periodic audits of inventory master data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company standards.
Visit manufacturing facilities periodically to understand production processes and cost drivers and identify opportunities to improve costing accuracy and operational efficiency.
Develop and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for item setup, inventory control, product costing, and sales tax administration.
Assist with onboarding EDI trading partners, including document mapping validation, testing, and implementation.
Maintain effective working relationships with employees, suppliers, and customers; support timely problem resolution and customer satisfaction.
Perform tasks with attention to detail, proper formatting, and correct grammar.
Perform other duties as assigned by TCC Materials Management.