Senior Cost Accountant

Victaulic • Easton, PA

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About The Position

The Senior Cost Accounting Analyst is responsible for month-end cost accounting activities, standard-cost inventory valuation, and financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. The role supports new-product costing, landed-cost analysis, work-center and router maintenance, and other ad hoc cost analyses. It collaborates with operations, finance, plant controllers, and supply chain teams to support strategic decision-making and maintain cost integrity.

The position is based at Victaulic’s corporate headquarters in Easton, Pennsylvania, and reports to the Accounting Manager. Victaulic produces mechanical pipe-joining solutions used across markets and in more than 140 countries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance.
• Proficiency in absorption accounting and managerial accounting principles, with strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with multi-site, medium-to-large manufacturing entities, public or private.
• Experience with ERP systems such as AS400 or Infor M3, and strong Excel and data-analysis skills.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CMA, CPA, or other relevant certification(s).
• Knowledge of business intelligence tools such as QlikView or QlikSense.
• Process-improvement experience and experience transitioning ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual standard-cost updates for U.S. manufacturing sites; analyze monthly bill-of-material changes to determine whether updates are needed; and update transfer pricing on intercompany components.
• Analyze and maintain work-center and router rates for site production.
• Partner with operations, engineering, FP&A, and supply chain to cost new-product launches from ideation through market commercialization.
• Perform month-end closing activities, including absorption analysis, journal entries, and reconciliation of production figures.
• Prepare weekly production figures for Plant Controller meetings with Operations leadership.
• Participate in manufacturing and branch physical inventories.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Prepare and review cost-related financial reports for management decision-making.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses for business decisions and financial justifications.
• Support financial audits and legislative requirements related to manufacturing costing.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
• Career development programs and internal promotion pathways.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plans with company match.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements where applicable.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness resources.
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture.

What This Job Offers

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