**Essential Functions of the Job:** + Assist with the annual/quarterly standard cost revision, provide analysis of cost changes and set annual department rates + Audit manufacturing variance, open WIP, zero cost, GL class code integrity and scrap reports. + Investigate discrepancies to determine cause, make updates as necessary to correct data and system processing errors. + Set costs on manufactured and purchased parts. + Prepare cost estimates for new or proposed products. + Maintain and monitor machine standards and report and research any changes that occur during the year. + Set work orders for rework, training, etc. + Research and answer any question/problem regarding the cost system. + Prepare management reports as requested. + Assist in the planning and taking of physical inventory and resolving discrepancies. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):** + Knowledge of accounting principles and practices + Ability to analyze data, draw appropriate conclusions and recommend appropriate action + Ability to actively listen and to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, concise, courteous and professional manner + Ability to work varied hours, including overtime and weekends + Understands the different techniques used to evaluate a product's cost such as the standard and traditional methods + Ability to design or create data collection systems, analyze data, draw appropriate conclusion and then analyze the data + Ability to perform a variety and complicated functions with numbers + Establish cycle counts and investigate variances that arise + Adjust inventories when physical counts differ from what the company's financial records indicate + Review standard and actual costs for variances and report variances to management for decision-making purposes + Ability to perform a variety and complicated functions with numbers + Knowledge of GMS and safety systems to ensure compliance **ALAMO GROUP CORE COMPETENCIES for LEADERS include:** 1. **Leading Change / Change Management:** _Ability to drive improvement of team, division, and corporate goals and objectives through people. Ability to balance change and continually strive to improve business performance._ 2. **Leading People / Teamwork:** _Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employees’ potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the team, division, and corporate objectives._ 3. **Communication:** _Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the organization._ 4. **Business Acumen:** _Understands and interprets business financials and metrics, and utilizes latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success. Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively._ 5. **Results Driven:** _Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, and program; stressing accountability and continuous improvement._ **Education and Experience:** Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent. Three years of experience in a manufacturing organization preferred. **Working Conditions:** Work mostly performed in office environment with occasional exposure to manufacturing operations. Long periods of sitting, occasional standing and walking, except for periods of physical inventory when long periods of standing and walking are required. Frequent interaction with others to exchange information and resolve discrepancies. Near continuous use of computer and frequent use of telephone. In addition to competitive wages, Gradall offers a generous benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, as well as a 401k Retirement Plan with a company match. **PLEASE APPLY TODAY!** Gradall is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).