Cost Accountant in West Springfield, Massachusetts
Job in
West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, 01089, USA
Listing for:
ASMG
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Cost Accountant at ASMG in West Springfield, Massachusetts
Cost Accountant
We are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join our accounting and finance team. This is an exempt position and reports to the Assistant Controller for the Materials Division.
Critical job functions:
Track expenses related to labor, materials, subcontractors, and other costs for each locationCollection, review, and entry of daily production from operationsReview intra-company inventory movements including proper transfer pricingCollect monthly energy readings from Plant Managers for monthly accrual postingRegular analysis of inventory reports by locations, highlighting variances & adjustmentsPrepare cost-related reports for managementAssisting with month-end and year-end closing processesAssist in scheduling inventory flyovers and readings, reconcile with perpetual inventoryContribute to accurate financial statements and external audit supportAssist in monthly review of productions with the division and site leadershipAssist in analyzing and establishing standard costs for produced materialsRegularly review and update cost standards10-15% travel required, based out of West Springfield officeOther duties as assignedPosition requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.3–5 years of general accounting experience, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing.Strong understanding of cost accounting principles; experience in the HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt) and aggregate industries preferred.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.Experience with Viewpoint Vista ERP software is a plus.Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.Self-motivated, curious, and able to work independently while contributing to a team environment.Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.Physical demands:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands, reach with hands and arms, handle, feel, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds.
Work environment:
The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate in the office to occasionally loud at field locations.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Must be able to pass a physical and drug screen. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Any physical demands or work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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