Cost Accountant

Genuine Search Group; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cost Accountant, where you'll play a vital role in overseeing project costs and providing critical financial analysis. This position involves collaborating with project teams, managing cost close-out processes, and preparing insightful management reports. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in manufacturing cost accounting and possess excellent communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to key business decisions and optimize financial management tools in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting.
• Strong communication and presentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee costing and analysis processes for project costs.
• Prepare monthly management reports on financial performance.
• Manage cost close-out process for completed projects.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Variance Analysis

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

CPA Certification

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Job Summary

The Cost Accountant will oversee the costing and analysis processes related to the project cost

system. This role involves participating in various project teams as the financial organization

representative, supporting key decision-making processes. The position will also provide critical

financial analysis to optimize management tools and support business decisions.

• Manage the cost close-out process for completed project shipments and installations.

• Perform detailed variance analysis on completed projects, collaborating with department

managers and supervisors to ensure accuracy.

• Record monthly journal entries to reflect cost and variance adjustments.

• Prepare and present monthly management reports related to costs and financial

performance.

• Reconcile, maintain, and report on all inventory accounts.

• Review project quotes and contracts to ensure compliance with accounting requirements

and proper financial oversight.

• Create, monitor, and maintain project phases to ensure accurate tracking of costs.

• Manage and maintain accruals for Project Warranty, Training, Post-Ship, and Installation

costs.

• Support the year-end financial audit by providing requested records and test selections.

• Maintain accurate standard material costs within the system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, or related field; CPA or other relevant

certifications are a plus.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, particularly in job or process cost

accounting.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex

• Proficient ERP user, preferably with experience in SAP.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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