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PennEngineering® · 11 hours ago

Senior Cost Accountant

Danboro, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

PennEngineering is a company dedicated to innovation and collaboration, fostering an inclusive environment for its employees. The Senior Cost Accountant will play a key role in managing cost accounting processes, including variance analysis and product costing, while collaborating with various teams to ensure financial accuracy and support manufacturing operations.

Industrial Engineering

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

New product standard cost establishment – review and approve accuracy of product structure and routing file before updating base, current and going-to cost

Review daily engineering changes – review and evaluate cost implications of engineering changes to routing and/or product structure

On a daily, weekly and monthly basis review, analyze and report variances –of purchase price, material usage, outside operation, labor price, labor usage/efficiency and factory overhead efficiency to Operations, Finance and Plant management and assist with corrective action planning

Working with the Controller, achieve daily visibility to manufacturing personnel (in the office & on the shop floor). Attend manufacturing production meetings; participate in manufacturing departmental staff meetings; test assumptions by observing production on the shop floor; develop relationships to ensure effective communication lines

Review, analyze and report scrap and shrink

Monitor work orders – ensure completed work orders are being closed correctly and in a timely fashion

Prepare monthly customer and product line contribution margin report

Ensure the operation of a robust cycle counting policy in support of maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy

Play a central role in the annual manufacturing budget process, including raw material, outside operations, standard labor and overhead rate calculations

Prepare for and successfully carry out the year-end standard cost roll

Critically examine pricing structures within the business and make recommendations to protect and improve profitability

Support the Controller on new sales opportunities margin analysis

Be a part of project teams that aim to improve performance and deliver on process improvements and cost saving initiatives

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Cost accountingVariance analysisManufacturing experienceCertified Management AccountantERP softwareSpreadsheet proficiencyReport preparationStatistical computations

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; advanced degree preferred

Minimum five (5) years' work experience in a manufacturing environment

Significant experience working with manufacturing teams on development and analysis of cost standards

Strong computer experience utilizing spreadsheet, word processing and database software

Prior experience utilizing ERP software, preferably JD Edwards. SAP, BAAN, or Oracle is also acceptable

Ability to plan and complete assignments within deadlines

Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions

Ability to prepare and present complex written reports

Ability to perform standardized and statistical computations

Preferred

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and Vision

Parental Leave

401k and Employer Match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid On the Job Training

Performance incentive bonuses

Community Volunteering

Talent Referral Bonus Program

Employee Centric Culture

Company Provided Technology (laptop, phone, monitors for office and home environment)

Company

PennEngineering®

Since our founding in 1942, PennEngineering® has grown to become the premier engineered fastening, installation and wire protection resource worldwide.

Founded in 1942

Danboro, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees