Our client, a growing manufacturing firm who has recently done an acquisition is looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join their growing team in a newly created role, reporting to the controller in the Horsham Area, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will take a lead in managing cost and inventory accounting processes within a manufacturing environment while also contributing to general corporate accounting tasks. This position offers an excellent opportunity to shape financial operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and expanding organization.
Responsibilities of the senior cost accountant will include:
• Analyze manufacturing costs to provide insights for pricing strategies and profitability assessments.
• Oversee inventory accounting processes, including valuation, tracking, and reporting of inventory metrics.
• Partner with operations teams to establish cost standards and budgets.
• Prepare detailed reports on cost performance, variance analysis, and inventory levels.
• Support month-end close activities related to cost and inventory accounting.
• Contribute to general corporate accounting functions as needed, with training provided where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and assist in internal audit processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance accounting procedures and operational efficiency.
• Participate in annual physical inventory counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
The successful senior cost accountant will possess the following qualifications:
3+ years of recent cost accounting experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong expertise in inventory accounting and management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with general corporate accounting practices is advantageous, with training available to fill gaps.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.