Sr. Cost Accountant

Sr. Cost Accountant

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate standard costs in the ERP system and for the processes necessary to accurately account for the cost of goods sold and the appropriate valuation of inventory. You will be supporting marketing and management in the estimation of proposed project costs so we can price the jobs appropriately and support potential audits by the DCAA of the cost proposals.  You will be managing Internal Controls Campaign (i.e., validating, testing and writing); direct point of contact for Internal Controls.  You will be developing, implementing, and maintaining costing systems to track company's expenses and revenue.

Location: Aston, PA

Salary: $95,000 to $110,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Manage accounting for cost of sales and inventories

• Monitor programs and perform detailed cost analysis of all projects and budgets within the Company and compare with targets

• Generate various performance reports including cost at completion information for designated projects

• Maintain standard costs and ensure accuracy of rolled up cost in the ERP system to include appropriate unit of measures, links to correct purchasing data, and other details in the system

• Analyze and investigate all variances and communicate cause and help implement processes to reduce them

• Support job proposals by maintaining the cost element of the Price Book or prepare auditable estimates of systems and spare parts requirements utilizing computer generated data and supplier contracts to obtain latest material costs

• Interface with operations department to estimate direct labor content of component parts, finishes and assemblies

• Monitor programs and perform detailed cost analysis of all projects and budgets within the Company and compare with targets

• Generate various performance reports including cost at completion information for designated projects

• Preparing and completing internal/external cost audits

• Design, develop and implement improvements to the Company cost information and control system and procedures as required

• Research and compile information for inquiries from other departments regarding Company cost data on projects or budgets like R&D or Quality

• Inventory management-perform cycle counts audit during the year to provide an ongoing measure of inventory accuracy and procedure execution

• Work with materials department to correct errors and identify root causes and enforce internal controls

• Perform other miscellaneous duties as required by the Controller including participating in month-end closings and various inventory analyses (as required.)

What You Bring

• BS in Business Administration or Accounting with good analytical ability and knowledge of standard cost methods and procedures.  Knowledge of plant operations and financial reporting

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cost accounting at a manufacturing company and familiar with job order costing

• Must have experience with Excel and typical ERP systems (SyteLine knowledge is desirable) and database reporting tools

• DOD cost accounting experience is strongly preferred

• Good judgment, planning and initiative required for analytical ability plus the exercise of discretion to effectively communicate conclusions.  Creativity required in the design and improvement of manufacturing cost control and information systems to ensure meaningful results

• Responsible for clerical inaccuracies and inap