Cost Accountant

Vishay Precision Group • Troy, NY

7d • $95,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

VPG is a global leader in precision measurement sensing technologies, serving applications where accuracy, reliability, and repeatability are critical. Dynamic Systems Inc. (DSI), part of VPG, develops thermal-mechanical simulation systems used in aerospace, defense, energy, manufacturing, and advanced materials development. The Manufacturing Cost Accountant will join the team onsite in Poestenkill, New York, and be responsible for costing and controlling functions for a product line at Measurement Systems. The role provides monthly operational reporting and analysis of sales, material, labor, and overhead costs, variances, and profit contribution. It also supports inventory and work-order control, SOX compliance, project costing and profitability, and cost-saving efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Seven years of experience in costing and cost controlling, with an accounting background in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with the Syspro ERP system.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling, data analysis, and report preparation.
• International travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA.

Responsibilities

• Manage product and project costing, costing parameters, and profitability.
• Prepare the monthly reporting package, gross margin reconciliations, and cost-variance analyses.
• Oversee inventory and work-order valuation, control, reserves, and physical counts.
• Support audit reviews, SOX compliance, and internal controls.
• Support management with project profitability, actual cost analysis, and cost-saving programs.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, and a flexible spending account (FSA).
• Voluntary critical illness and accidental injury insurance.
• Company 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match; employee and employer contributions are 100% vested upon hire.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level