What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at READING BAKERY SYSTEMS?
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: RBS Headquarters - Robesonia, PA
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Accounting
Position Specifics
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Cost Accountant to join our team in Robesonia, PA. In this role, you’ll analyze financial data, ensure compliance with policies, and support decision-making through insightful reporting. This role is crucial in managing financial reconciliations, analyzing inventory, performing variance analysis, and utilizing your expertise to support operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and have strong knowledge of inventory management. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, autonomy, and recognition in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Inventory Analysis: Reconciling the inventory accounts and ensuring the accuracy of our inventory records
- Reconciliation: Ensuring accuracy in financial records and resolving discrepancies.
- Variance Analysis: Identifying and addressing the causes of variances between actual and expected financial performance.
- Attention to Detail: Accuracy in reviewing and managing financial data and records.
- Problem-solving: Applying analytical skills to resolve issues related to costs, inventory, and financial reporting.
Core Work Styles
- Dependability: Consistently meeting deadlines and fulfilling obligations related to cost and inventory accounting.
- Analytical Thinking: Evaluating data and trends to identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Integrity: Ensuring ethical handling of financial data and maintaining transparency in reporting.
- Attention to Detail: Maintaining thoroughness and accuracy in all accounting functions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis.
- Proficiency in financial systems and accounting software, Microsoft Dynamics ERP System experience is highly preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with colleagues and leadership.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, particularly as they relate to cost allocation and inventory management.
- Ability to communicate complex financial data to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000
