Our client, a growing manufacturing firm who has recently done an acquisition is looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join their growing team in a newly created role, reporting to the controller in the Horsham Area, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will take a lead in managing cost and inventory accounting processes within a manufacturing environment while also contributing to general corporate accounting tasks. This position offers an excellent opportunity to shape financial operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and expanding organization. Responsibilities of the senior cost accountant will include:• Analyze manufacturing costs to provide insights for pricing strategies and profitability assessments.• Oversee inventory accounting processes, including valuation, tracking, and reporting of inventory metrics.• Partner with operations teams to establish cost standards and budgets.• Prepare detailed reports on cost performance, variance analysis, and inventory levels.• Support month-end close activities related to cost and inventory accounting.• Contribute to general corporate accounting functions as needed, with training provided where necessary.• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and assist in internal audit processes.• Collaborate with other departments to enhance accounting procedures and operational efficiency.• Participate in annual physical inventory counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies.

The successful senior cost accountant will possess the following qualifications: 3+ years of recent cost accounting experience in a manufacturing setting.• Strong expertise in inventory accounting and management.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred but not mandatory.• Familiarity with general corporate accounting practices is advantageous, with training available to fill gaps.• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

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Horsham Area, PA
onsite
Permanent
90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
Our client, a growing manufacturing firm who has recently done an acquisition is looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join their growing team in a newly created role, reporting to the controller in the Horsham Area, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will take a lead in managing cost and inventory accounting processes within a manufacturing environment while also contributing to general corporate accounting tasks. This position offers an excellent opportunity to shape financial operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and expanding organization. Responsibilities of the senior cost accountant will include:• Analyze manufacturing costs to provide insights for pricing strategies and profitability assessments.• Oversee inventory accounting processes, including valuation, tracking, and reporting of inventory metrics.• Partner with operations teams to establish cost standards and budgets.• Prepare detailed reports on cost performance, variance analysis, and inventory levels.• Support month-end close activities related to cost and inventory accounting.• Contribute to general corporate accounting functions as needed, with training provided where necessary.• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and assist in internal audit processes.• Collaborate with other departments to enhance accounting procedures and operational efficiency.• Participate in annual physical inventory counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
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