Cost Accountant
Job Type
Full-time
Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW


Artisan Design Group – or ADG – is a leading supply chain partner to homebuilders throughout the United States. Over 3,000 ADG employees operating out of 135 facilities in 25 states provide a full range of design, procurement and installation services along with products from the top manufacturers of flooring, cabinets and countertops. Formed in 2016 by the merging of two industry leaders, ADG then acquired over 20 additional companies – each a leader in the geography it serves. We are the premier interior finishings organization in the United States. Our expansive trajectory has been rapid, and we continue to experience explosive growth, thanks to our dedication to high quality work. 


JOB SUMMARY 

The Inventory / Cost Accountant supports day-to-day accounting functions by providing timely and accurately reported financial information while ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. A successful individual will have a focus on inventory, costs and areas where operational and management accounting principles will generate efficiencies for the operations.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Supports Operations by monitoring, preparing, and evaluating detailed analytical reports regarding costs, productivity, efficiencies, spend, and associates variances. Works with the operations team to provide actional operating improvements and process improvements for cost efficiencies.
  • Performs various general accounting activities, including but not limited to journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Prepares and analyzes cost and vendor price comparison of raw materials and packaging materials to monitor and report purchase price variances, labor efficiency variances, manufacturing variances, etc.
  • Partners with operations and manufacturing to highlight potential inventory exposures and communicate for resolution and management.
  • Monitors the progress, the completion, and the adherence to Company policies of physical inventory counts of raw materials, packaging, finished goods, and spare parts.
  • Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
  • Performs analytical reviews for inventory-related General Ledger accounts.
  • Maintains proper Internal Controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company guidelines, policies and procedures, and applicable laws.  Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

  • None


Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience
  • Proven accounting experience
  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills
  • Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness and ability to be a self-starter, taking the initiative to solve problems/pursue business opportunities
  • Constructively challenges the process and takes the initiative to search for opportunities to grow, improve and innovate



PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands 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.

  • Ability to sit at computer monitor for long periods throughout the day.
  • Must possess the ability to stand for long periods of time; to reach with hands and arms; to move among and between offices; to handle mail and documents; to sit, stoop, kneel and crouch; to lift and move up to 10 pounds; to see well enough to discern differences in quality of documents and files.



WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • General working conditions
  • Office environment
  • May have to meet tight deadlines


OUR BENEFITS

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision)
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holidays and Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan with company matching



Artisan Design Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. It is the policy of Artisan Design Group to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.


We are committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need any assistance at any point in the application or hiring process due to a disability and you need an accommodation, please email Accommodations@adgus.com. Please do not use this email address for any other questions. Only inquiries regarding accommodations will be addressed