Cost Analyst

Mordan Truck • Morgantown, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Analyst partners with manufacturing and service teams to drive cost efficiency, identify trends, and provide actionable financial insights. The role supports cost analysis, work-order reviews, financial reporting, and month-end close while helping ensure accuracy, identify opportunities, and inform business decisions. The position is based in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, and requires travel to plants as necessary, including for process training and physical-inventory audits, particularly during the fourth quarter.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing accounting position.
• Ability to support a cross-functional plant management team.
• Proven ability to prioritize objectives and duties.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound planning and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.
• Able to work in an office while seated for at least eight hours per day, with sitting or standing as needed; walk periodically on a primarily level surface; reach above shoulder height or below the waist; and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally using proper lifting techniques.

Nice To Haves

• High proficiency using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Compare work-order materials against standards to verify activity and coordinate bill of materials (BOM) changes when required.
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs against standards and budgets, research and explain variances, report findings, and highlight issues for management action.
• Review management accounting activity for compliance with finance policies and procedures.
• Prepare, review, and provide analytical support for management reporting.
• Support the Controller’s efforts to implement and maintain internal controls.
• Participate in budget development, physical inventories, and other plant activities.
• Perform ad hoc product and plant cost analyses to support operations.
• Travel to plants as necessary to train on processes and audit physical inventories, particularly during the fourth quarter.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Leadership development.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Exclusive discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear.

What This Job Offers

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