Cost Accountant

3 days ago

Harvey, United States Atkore Full time
Cost Accountant

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Cost Accountant to be based out of Harvey, Illinois supporting our Harvey, Illinois location. Reporting to the Regional Operations Controller, this person will be responsible for the preparation, analysis and/or maintenance of accounting records, financial statements and will also focus on supporting Harvey operations on refining the activity-based costing model.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

What you’ll do:

  • Assist in refinement of Harvey and Hobart operation’s activity based costing model and tracking or relevant work center expenses and variances.
  • Support development, maintenance, and analysis of plant standard costs.
  • Analyze standard to actual cost variances. Recommend corrective actions as indicated by performance to meet P&L and working capital targets.
  • Perform financial analytics pertaining to month-end close.
  • Participate in monthly operations accounting close and reporting activities in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of company information, financial or otherwise.
What you’ll bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
  • 3 years finance/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment; cost experience is preferred.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Teamwork and project management skills, self-driven and accountable.
  • All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
Within 3 months, you’ll:
  • Complete your Atkore Immersion Program
  • Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s Business System through Lean Daily Management and the Strategy Deployment Process.
  • Gain an understanding of your team and the Operations Management team.
  • Understand Atkore policies for accounting and internal controls, including GAAP.
Within 6 months, you’ll:
  • Independently participate in month-end operations close activities.
  • Contribute to financial analytics pertaining to month-end close.
  • Build and prepare general ledger entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Support development, maintenance, and analysis of plant standard costs.
Within 12 months, you’ll:
  • Assist in refinement of Phoenix operation’s activity-based costing model and tracking.
  • Analyze standard to actual cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
  • Participate in yearly physical inventory.


Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

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