Cost Accountant

Tharp Consulting; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting in Allentown, PA is seeking a Cost Analyst to support financial reporting and decision making through rigorous cost data analysis. You will collect and organize cost information for products, projects, and departments, and report findings to business partners.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, proficiency in cost and variance analysis, and the ability to communicate cost drivers and performance trends clearly.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in cost analysis, variance analysis, and financial reporting concepts.
• Ability to interpret and communicate cost drivers and performance trends clearly.
• Strong data handling and problem-solving skills to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize cost information for products, projects, and departments.
• Compare actual costs against historical and projected benchmarks.
• Identify, analyze, and report cost variances.
• Provide cost analysis and insights to business partners.
• Support accurate financial reporting through reliable cost data and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost analysis

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Job description

Role Summary: Capture, analyze, and report cost data to enable accurate financial reporting and informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and organize cost information for products, projects, and departments.


• Compare actual costs against historical and projected benchmarks.


• Identify, analyze, and report cost variances.


• Provide cost analysis and insights to business partners.


• Support accurate financial reporting through reliable cost data and documentation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.


• Proficiency in cost analysis, variance analysis, and financial reporting concepts.


• Ability to interpret and communicate cost drivers and performance trends clearly.


• Strong data handling and problem-solving skills to ensure accuracy and consistency.