Analyst - Senior Cost Accounting

Victaulic; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic is seeking a Senior Cost Accounting Analyst to lead month-end cost accounting, standard cost inventory valuation, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting at our Easton, PA headquarters.

You will support new product costing, landed cost analyses, and cost-related ad hoc analyses while collaborating with operations, plant controllers, and supply chain to maintain cost integrity and support strategic decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years in cost accounting or manufacturing finance.
• Proficiency in absorption accounting and managerial accounting with GAAP/IFRS knowledge.
• Experience with multi-site manufacturing entities (public or private).
• Experience with ERP systems AS400 and Infor M3; strong Excel/data analysis.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual standard cost updates for U.S. manufacturing sites and BOM changes.
• Maintain work center and router rates for site production.
• Cost new product launches with operations, engineering, FP&A, and supply chain.
• Month-end closing activities including absorption analysis, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly production figures for Plant Controller meetings.
• Participate in inventories.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

GAAP/IFRS understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

AS400

Infor M3

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Cost Accounting Analyst

Department & Location

Accounting / Finance – Easton, PA (Corporate Headquarters)

Reports To

Cost Accounting Supervisor

About Victaulic

Since our first patent in 1919, Victaulic has been the originator and world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. Used in the most demanding markets, Victaulic's innovative piping technologies and services put people to work faster while increasing safety, ensuring reliability, and maximizing efficiency. Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection.

Position Summary

We are a dynamic and fast‑paced organization committed to excellence and continuous improvement. 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. This role also supports new product costing, landed cost analysis, work center and router maintenance, along with other ad hoc cost analyses. The position collaborates closely with operations, finance, plant controllers, and supply chain teams to support strategic decision‑making and maintain cost integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accounting and Inventory Management

• Perform annual standard cost updates for U.S. manufacturing sites, analyze BOM changes monthly to determine if standard cost updates are required, 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 at different project stages from ideation to market commercialization
• Perform month‑end closing activities including absorption analysis, journal entries, and reconciliation of production figures
• Prepare weekly production figures to support Plant Controller meetings with Operations leadership
• Participate in manufacturing and branch physical inventories

Financial Reporting, Analysis, and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
• Prepare and review cost‑related financial reports for management decision‑making
• Prepare ad hoc analysis for various Business Decisions/Financial Justifications
• Support financial audits and legislative requirements related to manufacturing costing

Qualifications

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

Valued Skills and Experience

• MBA, CMA, CPA, or other relevant certification(s)
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence Tools (QlikView, QlikSense, etc)
• Process improvement and experience in transitioning ERP systems

Equal Employment Opportunity

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre‑employment process).