Manufacturing Accounting Analyst (Tech Center)

East Penn Manufacturing Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Annual bonus

Job summary

East Penn Manufacturing Company in Pennsylvania is seeking a Manufacturing Accounting Analyst to support capital budgeting, analyze operational profitability, assess financial risks, and provide data-driven insights that influence strategic decisions. Collaborate across manufacturing, operations, finance, and accounting to drive improvements.

You will manage the capital budget cycle monthly updates, assist project managers on costs, perform ROI analyses, and support weekly production and

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of financial experience preferred but not required.
• A working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook (Microsoft Office Suite) and standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day capital budget cycle: publish monthly updates and process approved requests.
• Assist division heads on forecasts and year-end projections.
• Support ROI/cost-benefit analyses for operations, engineering and CI.
• Prepare monthly cost statements for manufacturing and distribution centers.
• Assist in weekly production metrics and supply chain/inventory control metrics.
• Support audits and research tax credits as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Get to know East Penn!

East Penn is a stable, essential employer, that is poised for the energy needs of the future with almost 80 years of sustainable lead battery and battery accessory manufacturing expertise!

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help in the initial review of applications by identifying candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions regarding interviews and employment are made by our employee recruiting and hiring teams.

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EOE/VEVRAA

Overview

Join a dynamic team where finance meets operations. As aManufacturing Accounting Analyst, you'll play a key role in driving business performance by supporting capital budgeting initiatives, analyzing operational profitability, evaluating financial risks, and providing data-driven insights that influence strategic decisions. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across manufacturing, operations, finance, and accounting while contributing to impactful projects, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Handle the day-to-day operations of the capital budget cycle - publishing monthly updates, processing approved requests, working with division heads on forecasts and projecting year-end figures
• Assists project managers with larger projects to track their costs and project number management
• Supports in performing return on investment/cost-benefit analysis for operations, engineering, and continuous improvement
• Assists with numerous costs & profitability measures and risk assessment
• Handles the day-to-day requests for information related to Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Daily Management Boards (DMBs), Scrap Costing Information, and etc.
• Assists in preparing monthly cost statements for manufacturing & distribution centers
• Assists in preparing weekly production metrics
• Assists in preparing weekly supply chain and inventory control metrics.
• Assists in supply chain and inventory control improvement projects
• Assists with cyclical audits of numerous functions, processes, areas, etc.
• Aids in the research & development tax credit optimization program
• Assists the finance department to provide documents as requested for tax and financial audits
• May assist with other finance and cost accounting related projects as instructed.
• Operates various office equipment - e.g. computer, copier, etc.
• Other duties as maybe required

Qualifications

Experience & Qualifications

• 1-2 years of financial experience (Preferred, but not required)
• A working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook (Microsoft Office Suite products) and standard office equipment

Education/Certification

Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting

Skills & Competencies

Required:

• Ability to communicate and work with co-workers and senior management (in-person, telephonically, email and memos)
• Strong analytical, reasoning and organizational abilities
• Ability to handle tasks without assistance, as applicable
• Ability to work independently and with a team (a motivated self-starter)
• Present a positive, professional image to others (internal and external, as applicable) and retain composure under occasionally stressful conditions
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality relating to corporate financial affairs

Preferred: None

East Penn Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• 401K Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and 10 paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities
• Stable employment with a growing manufacturing organization
• Opportunities for skills development and career advancement
• Comprehensive safety training and ongoing professional development
• Team-oriented work environment with diverse and challenging projects