Cost Accountant

Palm Harbor Homes; Emlenton (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Harbor Homes in Emlenton, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Cost Accountant Manager to maintain financial records and provide detailed cost information. This role requires a strong analytical background and the ability to manage cost accounting in alignment with plant operations.

Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience, preferably with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with all levels of management are essential.

Qualifications

• 4 years of directly related experience in cost accounting.
• Previous accounting experience is desired.
• Medium level of proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed cost information using cost accounting principles.
• Plan study and gather data to determine costs of activities.
• Analyze data and document results for management.

Skills

Cost accounting

Data analysis

Excel

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

The members of the accounting job family ensure that Cavco’s financial books and records are appropriately maintained in a timely and accurate manner. They maintain the chart of accounts, general ledger and all subsidiary ledgers. They process accounts receivables and accounts payable as well as maintain lists of authorized vendors. The accounting group works directly with the external auditors and financial reporting to ensure GAAP and SEC compliance.

The Cost Accountant Manager is a non-degreed accountant (although accounting degree preferred) supporting the operations with transactional accounting processing and coordination of initiatives supporting plant operations. This role works independently executing process steps, conducting analysis, problem solving and delivering recommendations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems, applying principles of cost accounting.
• Plans study and gathers data to determine costs of business activity, such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor.
• Analyzes data obtained and documents results.
• Excludes paraprofessional cost accounting positions.
• Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to determine effects on costs.
• Analyzes actual manufacturing costs, and prepares periodic report comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
• Other support duties for General Manager, Controller and Purchasing Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree and/or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 4 years directly related experience
• Previous accounting experience desired
• Medium level of Excel
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
• Organizational skills
• Ability to deal with all levels of management
• Team player