Costing Specialist

About Us

American Trade Group, Inc. is a diversified organization supporting the construction and building industries through a portfolio of companies that includes American Lumber, a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor; Lane One Transport, a transportation and logistics company; and Rafter 12 Custom Homes.

Founded in 1986, American Trade Group has built a strong history of consistent year‑over‑year growth. American Lumber has been recognized as an Aggie 100 company, honoring the fastest‑growing businesses owned or operated by Texas A&M University alumni—a reflection of our entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence.

At American Lumber, our mission—We Cut Through Challenges so You Can Focus on Success—guides the work we do every day. Driven by our vision to Build a Stronger America, One Solution at a Time, we focus on solving real problems, supporting our partners, and building long‑term relationships. Our culture is grounded in our core values of Service, Innovation, and Partnership, with a shared commitment to collaboration, growth, and operational excellence.

The Role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Costing Specialist to join our fast‑growing, diversified private corporation at our headquarters in Bryan, Texas, located near Briarcrest Drive and Highway 6. This full‑time, exempt position plays a critical role in analyzing manufacturing sales orders, applying accurate manufacturing costs, and monitoring inventory quantities and values across multiple systems.

The Costing Specialist will work closely with plant personnel, sales, and accounting teams to ensure accurate costing and inventory integrity. This position reports to the Controller.

Compensation: $22 – $24 per hour, based on experience.

What You’ll Do

Team & Culture Contributions

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative accounting team environment
• Maintain the team‑focused mentality that supports performance and growth
• Communicate effectively and work cross‑functionally to resolve issues

Costing & Inventory Responsibilities

• Analyze production information received from manufacturing plants and apply appropriate manufacturing costs to sales orders and inventory transfers
• Process sales orders, purchase orders, and inventory transactions using Lumber Pro (proprietary software) and NetSuite
• Receive plant inventory and calculate accurate average inventory costs
• Monitor inventory quantities and values to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Work closely with plant personnel, sales teams, and accounting staff to investigate and resolve costing or inventory discrepancies
• Process transactions related to Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and offsite inventory locations
• Support monthly and year‑end inventory counts, including variance analysis
• Facilitate transactions related to returned inventory

Who You Are

Education & Experience

• Degree in Accounting preferred, but not required
• Prior experience with costing, manufacturing, or lumber industry transactions preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong basic math skills, including working confidently with fractions
• Superior analytical, logical, and computational abilities
• General understanding of inventory processes and lumber specifications preferred
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Comfortable adapting to scenario‑based situations where solutions vary based on facts and context
• High attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive hourly compensation aligned with your experience
• Stable, growing organization with a strong history and clear direction
• Collaborative, team‑driven accounting department
• Innovative environment that values problem‑solving and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to build specialized expertise in costing and manufacturing operations

Application Requirements

Final candidates will be asked to complete a skills assessment as part of the selection process.

If you enjoy analytical work, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to contribute to a growing, values‑driven organization, we encourage you to apply. Join American Lumber and be part of a team where your attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and contributions truly matter.