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
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Maintain and improve the company's cost accounting system
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Analyze manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, overhead, scrap, & landed costs
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Establish and monitor cost standards & investigate cost variances
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Perform monthly, quarterly, & annual standard cost updates
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Monitor inventory transactions, adjustments, shrinkage, scrap, & obsolescence
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Partner with Engineering & Production to maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
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Support continuous improvement of inventory & costing processes
Financial Reporting
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Prepare & post journal entries
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Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
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Assist with monthly financial statements & support a three-day month-end close
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Prepare cost reports & present findings & recommendations to management
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Communicate significant cost changes & trends to leadership
Analysis & Business Support
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Develop financial models & cost analyses, including machine rates, activity-based costing, & variance reporting
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Support budgeting & forecasting through cost analysis & historical data
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Respond to audit requests & internal reporting needs
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Collect & analyze financial data for special projects
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Participate in cross-functional meetings to improve financial & operational performance
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Develop cost accounting processes for new products & co-manufactured items
Leadership
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Lead & develop a small team of cost accountants
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Promote continuous improvement & strong internal controls
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Collaborate effectively with Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, & other departments
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting
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Minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
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Experience with ERP/MRP systems
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, & Outlook
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Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accounting, & U.S. GAAP
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Excellent analytical, organizational, & problem-solving skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines
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Strong communication & interpersonal skills
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Ability to interpret financial data & provide meaningful recommendations.
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Self-motivated, detail-oriented, & able to work both independently & collaboratively
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Commitment to accuracy, professionalism, & continuous improvement
