Cost Accountant

Join Astec’s team as a Cost Accountant to support production and financial operations in Princeton, WV.

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company that designs and builds innovative asphalt road building and aggregate processing solutions worldwide.

Princeton, WV (support the Princeton facility)

• Collect data, allocate costs, and prepare detailed reports on material purchases, labor, equipment, repairs, assembly, and operating expenses.
• Analyze and investigate cost systems to improve or revise procedures and conduct cost analysis for new products or services.
• Support the general ledger by completing journal entries, reconciliations, and preparing financial statements while working closely with the Controller.
• Coordinate the product cost process, calculate and review machine and labor hours, overhead costs, and production rates, and manage inventory accuracy through physical inventory and cycle counts.
• Close jobs in a timely manner and assist in audits, general ledger preparation, and reconciliations.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures, recommend changes, and answer accounting and financial questions by researching data.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3‑5 years of accounting experience, preferably in cost accounting.
• Experience with JD Edwards ERP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Lotus, or Microsoft preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger transaction recording, and reconciliation.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

• Continuous devotion to meeting customer needs.
• Honesty and integrity in all business aspects.
• Respect for all individuals.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.
• Focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

The role involves extensive computer work in a typical office setting, with occasional exposure to a manufacturing shop environment. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Astec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.