Cost Accountant

A manufacturing company based in Erie, PA is hiring a Cost Accountant to work on-site.

The Cost Accountant will oversee costing and inventory accounting for North and South America.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain standard costs & transfer prices within our accounting systems.
• Contribute to ad hoc cost analyses for new business/new product proposals.
• Reconcile and explain monthly cost of sales, including completion of journal entries as

required.

• Ensure that month-end inventory is correctly valued at the lower of cost and net realizable

value.

• Deliver month-end inventory reporting in accordance with strict deadlines, including

inventory obsolescence.

• Ensure that controls over physical inventory levels (including counts and adjustments) are

adequate.

• Identify areas for improvement in inventory management, including preventing stockouts

and preventing overstocks.

• Take a lead role in monthly stock meetings to proactively identify inventory obsolescence

risk, and ensure appropriate action is taken to deal with “at risk” stock and have input into

inventory planning.

• Maintain Fixed Asset register and ensure all CapEx is correctly recorded.
• Ensure compliance with the accounting policies and procedures manual in all areas concerning standard costs and inventory.
• Drive consistency and efficiencies in procedures across all locations.
• Assist with other finance activities as required such as fixed asset reporting & tracking of

assets in the course of construction by project.

• Support the organization with the development of CapEx request forms and tracking ROI

for new fixed asset acquisitions.

• Perform related job duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 - 2 years of experience in standard costing and inventory accounting in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience working with non-U.S. currency is a plus.
• Excellent software skills, especially in Excel.
• CMA, CPA, or Technical Accounting Standards background preferred.
• Strong business acumen and able to grasp multiple disciplines.
• Excellent analytical skills, along with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to manage deadlines, prioritize workloads and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Energetic self-starter who is confident and professional.
• Willing and able to travel domestically as needed.
• Successful ability to work as part of a larger team and at times be prepared to take on work outside of the role as required helping the team meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
• Proactive in identifying areas of improvement and working on own initiatives.
• Able to work effectively under pressure.
• Highly organized / structured approach, with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to quickly identify the underlying root cause / principles of a situation.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in areas outside own area of expertise.
• Ability to influence people at all levels within the business.

This position offers a competitive salary, bonus target, and generous benefits and time off package. Our company conducts background checks, drug tests, and E-Verify as part of our hiring process.