Senior Financial Analyst-Cost

First Quality • Lewistown, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position acts as the manager Responsible for supporting the delivery of the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost. Drive improved profitability via cost reduction objectives. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. MBA, CPA, and/or CMA preferred, but not required. Requires 3-5 years’ experience in Cost Accounting. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience in ERP systems such as SAP. Knowledge of US GAAP basic principles and elements of internal controls. Understanding of manufacturing accounting environment. Proficient in the manufacturing process. Experience working independently and leading complex projects. Experience working with leadership across a variety of functions.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Cost Accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP
• Knowledge of US GAAP basic principles and elements of internal controls
• Understanding of manufacturing accounting environment
• Proficient in the manufacturing process.
• Experience working independently and leading complex projects.
• Experience working with leadership across a variety of functions

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, and/or CMA preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for establishing accurate cost standards for our products.
• Evaluate work order accounting issues and assist in resolving material receiving and usage errors.
• Evaluate and correct other Cost Accounting issues that arise to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Works in parallel with Planning to ensure accurate Bills of Materials and Routings
• Participate and provide oversight for month-end close activities.
• Prepare reporting on material usage variances & work with Operations to improve.
• Provides analysis for forward-looking financial and business-related projects often working closely with Operations.
• Prepares budgets/forecasts and analysis of trends in manufacturing and other related areas.
• Establishes databases of pertinent information for use in planning and forecasting.
• Effectively communicate to leadership inventory revaluation and purchase price variance impacts.
• Provide financial and internal control support to a wide range of individuals and departments throughout the organization.
• Assists with monthly close, providing commentary on variances & other financial activity.
• Responsible for overseeing the weekly dashboard reporting process.
• Prepares reports and analysis as requested by Finance Management.
• Complete additional duties and assignments as delegated by finance management.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

What This Job Offers

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