Senior Cost Accountant

New Pig Corporation; Antis Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New Pig Corporation in Tipton, PA 16684 is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to manage cost accounting across multiple manufacturing locations. This onsite role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and focuses on accurate costing, inventory valuation, and financial controls.

The ideal candidate will lead standard cost updates, analyze variances, maintain BOM accuracy, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Finance to drive cost improvements and stronger internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is required.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accounting and U.S. GAAP; CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the cost accounting system across locations.
• Analyze manufacturing costs: materials, labor, overhead, scrap, and landed costs.
• Update standard costs monthly, quarterly and annually.
• Monitor inventory transactions, shrinkage and obsolescence.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts monthly.
• Develop cost reports and present findings to management.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Finance to improve costing processes.
• Lead cost accounting activities for new products and co-manufactured items.

Skills

Manufacturing cost accounting

Cost variance analysis

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

New Pig Corporation - Senior Cost Accountant - Tipton, PA 16684 - Onsite, Daylight

New Pig is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to join our enterprise accounting team. This role is responsible for managing cost accounting activities across multiple manufacturing locations & entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, inventory valuation, & cost analysis. The Senior Cost Accountant works closely with Operations, Engineering, & Finance to improve costing processes, support decision-making, & maintain strong financial controls. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Inventory

• Maintain and improve the company's cost accounting system
• Analyze manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, overhead, scrap, & landed costs
• Establish and monitor cost standards & investigate cost variances
• Perform monthly, quarterly, & annual standard cost updates
• Monitor inventory transactions, adjustments, shrinkage, scrap, & obsolescence
• Partner with Engineering & Production to maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Support continuous improvement of inventory & costing processes

Financial Reporting

• Prepare & post journal entries
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
• Assist with monthly financial statements & support a three-day month-end close
• Prepare cost reports & present findings & recommendations to management
• Communicate significant cost changes & trends to leadership

Analysis & Business Support

• Develop financial models & cost analyses, including machine rates, activity-based costing, & variance reporting
• Support budgeting & forecasting through cost analysis & historical data
• Respond to audit requests & internal reporting needs
• Collect & analyze financial data for special projects
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to improve financial & operational performance
• Develop cost accounting processes for new products & co-manufactured items

Leadership

• Lead & develop a small team of cost accountants
• Promote continuous improvement & strong internal controls
• Collaborate effectively with Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, & other departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, & Outlook
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accounting, & U.S. GAAP. CPA preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, & problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret financial data & provide meaningful recommendations.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, & able to work both independently & collaboratively
• Commitment to accuracy, professionalism, & continuous improvement
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, coaching of junior level cost accountants helpful