Sr Cost Accountant

VAG USA, LLC•Mars, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

VAG USA, LLC, operating under the GA Industries brand, is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant for its Finance department. The role applies cost accounting knowledge in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles to provide management with accurate product cost information for decision-making. The position also performs routine Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger functions and analyses on daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly schedules. The ideal candidate can perform a range of accounting functions while specializing in cost accounting. This office-based position is located within a manufacturing facility. It works Monday through Friday and involves regular interaction on the production floor to support employees, managers, and business operations. The employee must follow company safety policies and use required personal protective equipment when entering manufacturing or warehouse areas. Minimal travel may be required for meetings, conferences, or training sessions, up to 5%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, specializing in Accounting or Finance.
At least 3 years of cost accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in other areas of Accounting, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger.
Experience using an ERP system.
Expert-level Excel skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Leadership and teamwork skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multitask.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
Ability to follow company safety policies and use required PPE in manufacturing or warehouse areas.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer.
Ability to lift 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a low-volume, highly engineered manufacturing environment is preferred.
SAP experience is preferred.
Manufacturing-environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate cost accounting for products, inventory valuation, and cost analyses.
Understand the manufacturing process, cost inputs, and the flow of costs through SAP.
Set standard costs for manufactured products.
Identify inconsistencies in product and material costing and propose solutions.
Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, absorption, and profitability monthly.
Process Accounts Payable invoices daily, including General Ledger account coding, reviewing for cost savings, and electronic filing.
Reconcile monthly General Ledger accounts, including accruals, prepaids, and bank accounts.
Assist with monthly closing, including preparation of journal entries.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
Assist in preparing data for the year-end financial audit.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.