Cost Accounting Financial Analyst – Manufacturing

First Quality King of Prussia PA; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary & bonus

PTO

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Dependent care FSA

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

First Quality Retail Services in Lewistown, PA is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst-Cost to drive cost standards, analyze variances, and support month-end close. You will partner with Operations and Finance to improve profitability and ensure accurate BOMs and routings.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 3–5 years in cost accounting, and proficiency with MS Office and SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• MBA, CPA and/or CMA preferred, but not required.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Cost Accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP.
• Knowledge of US GAAP principles and internal controls.
• Understanding of manufacturing accounting environment.
• Proficient in manufacturing processes.
• Experience independent work and leading complex projects.
• Experience working with leadership across functions.

Responsibilities

• Establish accurate cost standards for products.
• Evaluate cost accounting issues and resolve material usage errors.
• Assist in month-end close and related reporting.
• Collaborate with Planning on BOMs and routings.
• Prepare budgets/forecasts and variance analyses.
• Provide dashboards and analyses to operations and finance.
• Communicate inventory revaluations and purchase price variances to leadership.
• Support internal controls and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Cost accounting

Leadership

Project management

Manufacturing accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Quality Retail Services in Lewistown, PA is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst-Cost to drive cost standards, analyze variances, and support month-end close. You will partner with Operations and Finance to improve profitability and ensure accurate BOMs and routings.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 3–5 years in cost accounting, and proficiency with MS Office and SAP.