Finance & Accounting

Cost Accountant – Manufacturing – Berks County, PA

$90,000-$110,000/yr.
Morgantown, PA (On-site)
Full Time

Our client, a billion dollar manufacturer that is a leader in it’s industry is looking to add to its Cost Accounting team due to a recent promotion.

Responsibilities

  • Provide financial support for manufacturing and service operations, ensuring timely and accurate transaction recording and variance analysis.
  • Analyze actual vs. standard manufacturing costs, identify variances, and report findings to management.
  • Review work-orders, manufacturing accounting, and ensure compliance with finance policies and procedures.
  • Assist with month-end close, budget development, and support special projects and plant activities.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to understand cost drivers and educate on financial impacts.
  • Support internal controls implementation and conduct ad-hoc cost analysis as needed.
  • Travel to plants for process training and physical inventory audits, particularly in the fourth quarter.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required
  • 3+ years in a manufacturing accounting position
  • Ability to support cross-functional plant management team
  • Proven ability to prioritize objectives and duties
  • Willingness to travel up to 15%