Cost Analyst

JB Poindexter & Co • Morgantown, PA

14h

About The Position

The Cost Analyst partners with manufacturing and service teams to drive cost efficiency, identify trends, and deliver actionable financial insights. The role covers cost analysis, work-order reviews, financial reporting, and month-end close, with an emphasis on accurate information, identifying opportunities, and supporting business decisions.

The position analyzes manufacturing costs against standards and budgets, investigates variances, reviews management accounting activity for compliance with finance policies and procedures, and prepares analytical management reports. It also supports internal controls, budget development, physical inventories, and plant operations. The analyst may travel to plants to train on processes and audit physical inventories, 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%.

Nice To Haves

• High level of proficiency using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Compare work-order materials against standards to verify activity and coordinate bill of materials (BOM) changes where required.
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs against standards and budgets; research and explain variances, report findings as required, and highlight issues for management action.
• Review management accounting activity to ensure compliance with finance policies and procedures.
• Prepare, review, and provide analytical analysis on 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 analysis 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.
• Discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear.

What This Job Offers

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