Underground Solutions, Inc. (UGS) has an opening for a Cost Accountant.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.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting2 or more years of related cost accounting experienceExperience working in manufacturing or construction-based accounting is preferredExperience working with complex spreadsheets, databases, and presentation softwareMust have strong experience and knowledge of MS Excel, as well as MS Word and PowerPointOperational experience with JD Edwards and Hyperion software is strongly preferredMust have strong interpersonal skills with ability to motivate and empower, to be a strong communicator able to take initiative and function independentlyPossess 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 improvementCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITSCompetitive Salary with Career Growth OpportunitiesFull Benefits Package including Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceMatching 401kTuition Assistance14 weekdays Paid Time Off and 10 paid Holidays per calendar yearRESPONSIBILITIESSupport 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 accrualsMaintain accurate inventory records across multiple locations and reconcile inventory sub-ledgers with general ledger accountsMonitor 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 dataSupport month-end and year-end inventory close procedures, including physical and cycle countsMaintain fixed asset records and ensure proper capitalization in accordance with accounting policiesAssist in forecasting and budgeting for capital expenditure (CapEx) projectsEnsure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies related to capital assetsMonitor construction-in-progress (CIP) accounts and facilitate timely transition of assets into serviceProvide financial insights and reporting to support project milestones and investment decisionsDevelop and maintain cost tracking tools and dashboards to enhance project visibility and controlCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Equipment, and Project Management to validate CapEx spending and asset classificationIdentify opportunities for process improvement in inventory and cost accounting workflowsAzuria 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.VEVRAA compliant – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
