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New Pig lists this Manufacturing Cost Accountant opportunity in antis twp, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Position at New Pig Corporation
New Pig Corporation - Senior Cost Accountant - Tipton, PA 16684 - Onsite, Daylight
New Pig is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to join our enterprise accounting team. This role is responsible for managing cost accounting activities across multiple manufacturing locations & entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, inventory valuation, & cost analysis. The Senior Cost Accountant works closely with Operations, Engineering, & Finance to improve costing processes, support decision-making, & maintain strong financial controls. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
Responsibilities
Cost Accounting & Inventory
Maintain and improve the company's cost accounting system
Analyze manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, overhead, scrap, & landed costs
Establish and monitor cost standards & investigate cost variances
Perform monthly, quarterly, & annual standard cost updates
Monitor inventory transactions, adjustments, shrinkage, scrap, & obsolescence
Partner with Engineering & Production to maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Support continuous improvement of inventory & costing processes
Financial Reporting Prepare & post journal entries
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
Assist with monthly financial statements & support a three-day month-end close
Prepare cost reports & present findings & recommendations to management
Communicate significant cost changes & trends to leadership
Analysis & Business Support Develop financial models & cost analyses, including machine rates, activity-based costing, & variance reporting
Support budgeting & forecasting through cost analysis & historical data
Respond to audit requests & internal reporting needs
Collect & analyze financial data for special projects
Participate in cross-functional meetings to improve financial & operational performance
Develop cost accounting processes for new products & co-manufactured items
Leadership Lead & develop a small team of cost accountants
Promote continuous improvement & strong internal controls
Collaborate effectively with Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, & other departments
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Minimum of 5 years' accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with ERP/MRP systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, & Outlook
Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accounting, & U.S. GAAP. CPA preferred.
Excellent analytical, organizational, & problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines
Strong communication & interpersonal skills
Ability to interpret financial data & provide meaningful recommendations.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, & able to work both independently & collaboratively
Commitment to accuracy, professionalism, & continuous improvement
Previous experience supervising, mentoring, coaching of junior level cost accountants helpful
New Pig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in relation to the application process, please email (email protected).
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