Corporate Cost Accountant

Brentwood Industries, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Job summary

Brentwood Industries, Inc. in Reading, PA is seeking a Corporate Cost Accountant to maintain and review cost accounting across the organization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze costs and support budgeting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting with 2+ years cost accounting experience; ERP familiarity (Syteline) and Power BI are preferred. Brentwood offers a strong benefits package including 401K with employer match and a professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with 2+ years of cost accounting experience.
• Experience working in a plant environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Review product costing methodology to ensure manufacturing costs are accurately stated.
• Perform routine audits of bills of manufacture to ensure product costs are accurate.
• Ensure monthly results accurately reflect business activities.
• Support monthly financial analysis, quarterly forecasts, and annual budget.
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive to completion.
• Create and update internal cost accounting documentation.

Skills

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Syteline

Power BI

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Corporate Cost Accountant

Active - Regular full-time Reading, PA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2860

Hours are 8 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday

Brentwood Industries is a leading provider of thermoformed plastic solutions worldwide. The corporate cost accountant is responsible for maintaining and reviewing cost accounting functions at Brentwood Industries. Working with cross-functional teams to support and provide cost analysis across all levels of the organization. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Review product costing methodology to ensure manufacturing costs are accurately stated given current processes
• Perform routine audits of bills of manufacture to ensure product costs are accurate.
• Ensure monthly results accurately reflecting the business activities.
• Support monthly financial analysis, quarterly forecasts, and annual budget in accordance with corporate format and time requirements.
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive to completion.
• Actively participate with cross-functional teams
• Create and update internal cost accounting documentation
• Assist in the completion of special projects and reporting requirements.
• Ad Hoc Analysis and Projects
• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with 2+ years of cost accounting experience or equivalent. Experience working in a plant environment is a plus
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, safety rules, and operational instructions. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, managers, customers, and vendors.
• COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient skills using Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint.
• OTHER:
  • Must have familiarity with integrated ERP software applications. Syteline experienced preferred.
  • Experience using PowerBI preferred

Brentwood offers professional growth potential, pleasant work environment, and an excellent wage and benefits package including 401K w/employer match. Brentwood Industries, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

At Brentwood, we have a passion for both our products and our people. Our goal as an employer is to help you excel as an individual and as part of a team by providing you with a satisfying, motivating and stimulating work experience. The varied nature of the environment at Brentwood allows you to work alongside industry professionals on a wide range of projects, contributing your knowledge and strengths to develop innovative, market-driven solutions.