What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at Insight Global?
Our Manufacturing client in Robesonia PA, is hiring a senior accounting professional to join their team. The Senior Manufacturing Cost Accountant coordinates manufacturing accounting activities to provide accurate and timely analysis and reporting of financial results.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops, reviews and maintains product costing.
- Assist with auditing physical inventory and cycle count results.
- Complete monthly inventory reconciliations from GL to subledger.
- Prepare periodic (Daily/Weekly/Monthly) reports and statistical analysis reflecting financial results & other KPI’s.
- Conduct profit margin analysis.
- Conduct variance analysis against budget and forecast.
- Assist with calculating & auditing labor and overhead rates.
- Prepare actual vs. plan (budget) analysis.
- Prepare departmental costing reports.
- Prepare other financial analysis related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and expense information.
- Assist with annual budgeting activities.
- Prepare recurring & cost related journal entries.
- Assist with Balance Sheet reconciliations.
- Assist with RFQ and other activities across multiple product lines.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities.
- Assist with all audits and compliance activities.
- Ad-hoc duties and analyses as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFIACTIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
Three to Five (4-6) years of manufacturing cost accounting experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Advanced Excel skills; VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, sumif/s, pivot tables and charts.
Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection.
Background in a Lean Manufacturing Environment preferred.
Microsoft Navision or comparable ERP system preferred. JET Report Writer a plus
Quoting experience preferred.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to learn new software.
Takes initiative and ownership.
Compensation: $40-60 dollars an hour
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.
Salary : $40 - $60
