Cost Analyst

As a Cost Analyst at US Distribution, you will play a vital role in reviewing cost reports, quotes, and project details to ensure all costs from projects are accurately accounted for. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to provide margin analysis, prepare billing estimates, reconcile billing spreadsheets, and submit invoices to customers for payment. This role is instrumental in ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency within the manufacturing environment.

• Review cost reports, quotes, and project details to ensure all costs from projects are accounted for.
• Prelim and invoice jobs for service departments.
• Follow up on purchase orders that need updated amounts.
• Reconcile and distribute monthly billing spreadsheets.
• Provide margin analysis to the Controller.
• Prepare and submit monthly billing estimates.
• Ensure audit items are attached to sales orders in SAP.
• Review backlog to ensure sales order amounts match PO.
• Submit invoices to customers for payment.
• Provide monthly accrual amounts to customers as requested.
• Participate in monthly WIP reviews.
• Attend weekly service production meetings.
• Review monthly purchase price variance for accuracy.
• Respond to customer questions regarding open PO's.
• Gather information for Quarterly Forecast with service departments.
• Assist the Controller with Quarterly WIP Forecast.
• Manage job close-out and obtain back-ordered items and invoices.
• Generate ad hoc reports as required by the Controller and Service Department.

• Good understanding of SAP system and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Awareness of SOX regulations.
• College education with emphasis on business/accounting or equivalent work experience in mining, construction, or heavy equipment environment is required.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other relevant software tools.
• Strong teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and willingness to take on diverse responsibilities.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment, contributing to the success of a leading company in the industry. The Reporting Location for this position is in Mesa AZ.