Cost Accountant

Underground Solutions, Inc. (UGS) has an opening for a Cost Accountant.  This position can be based in our office in Chesterfield, MO, Indianapolis, IN or Batesville, MS.

Underground Solutions, a subsidiary of Azuria Water Solutions Company, is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing companies in the water infrastructure and electrical conduit market with a portfolio of proprietary and patented technologies targeting water and wastewater infrastructure improvement and undergrounding of electrical conduit.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting

• 2 or more years of related cost accounting experience

• Experience working in manufacturing or construction-based accounting is preferred

• Experience working with complex spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software

• Must have strong experience and knowledge of MS Excel, as well as MS Word and PowerPoint

• Operational experience with JD Edwards and Hyperion software is strongly preferred

• Must have strong interpersonal skills with ability to motivate and empower, to be a strong communicator able to take initiative and function independently

• Possess a track record of providing superior financial leadership and analytical business decision support through planning, focusing, and insightful reporting, and a proven ability to work proactively, negotiate, influence, think out-of-the-box and drive process improvement

• Ability to travel 25% of the time to visit operational sites and participate in cross-functional initiatives

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary with Career Growth Opportunities

• Full Benefits Package including Medical, Dental and Vision, Long and Short Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Matching 401k that Vests Immediately

• Tuition Assistance

• 14 weekdays Paid Time Off and 10 paid Holidays per calendar year

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support financial operations by maintaining accurate inventory records, analyzing cost variances, and tracking capital expenditures. This role ensures compliance with accounting standards and provides insight to guide project decisions and improve cost control.

• Assist with monthly close activities, including preparation of journal entries and expense accruals

• Maintain accurate inventory records across multiple locations and reconcile inventory sub-ledgers with general ledger accounts

• Monitor standard costs and perform variance analysis (e.g., purchase price variance, usage, overhead)

• Partner with operations to ensure accuracy of bills of materials (BOMs) and routing data

• Support month-end and year-end inventory close procedures, including physical and cycle counts

• Maintain fixed asset records and ensure proper capitalization in accordance with accounting policies

• Assist in forecasting and budgeting for capital expenditure (CapEx) projects

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies related to capital assets

• Monitor construction-in-progress (CIP) accounts and facilitate timely transition of assets into service

• Provide financial insights and reporting to support project milestones and investment decisions

• Develop and maintain cost tracking tools and dashboards to enhance project visibility and control

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Equipment, and Project Management to validate CapEx spending and asset classification

• Identify opportunities for process improvement in inventory and cost accounting workflows

Azuria Water Solutions Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Azuria Water Solutions Company is firmly bound.  The company will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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