Senior Cost Accountant

Socket.dev; Mountville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AHF Products in Mountville, PA is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation within a manufacturing environment. You will own cost systems, support month-end closes, and partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, FP&A, and Finance to drive profitability.

The role requires 5+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ in cost accounting, with GAAP knowledge, ERP/MRP proficiency, and strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with 3+ years cost accounting in manufacturing.
• Advanced costing and GAAP knowledge.
• ERP/MRP experience and strong Excel analytics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standard cost system and annual cost rollups.
• Analyze variances and communicate to leadership.
• Lead month/quarter/year-end close, journaling, and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate valuation of materials, WIP, and finished goods per GAAP.
• Review reserves, obsolescence, shrinkage, and adjustments; recommend actions.
• Lead cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate discrepancies.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, FP&A, and Finance to improve data and reduce costs.
• Prepare cost analyses, forecasts, budgets, and profitability reports.

Skills

Cost accounting

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

CPA/CMA/MBA

Independent work

Budgeting/forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

SUMMARY:

As a Senior Cost Accountant, you will lead key cost accounting activities within a manufacturing environment, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of product costs, inventory valuation, and related financial reporting. You will own standard costing and variance analysis, support month-end close and forecasting, strengthen internal controls, and translate complex cost data into actionable business insights. This role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, FP&A, and Finance leaders to improve profitability, operational performance, and decision-making.

JOB DUTIES:

• Lead the maintenance and continuous improvement of the standard cost system, including annual cost rollups, new-product costing, and updates to material, labor, overhead, routing, and bill-of-material assumptions.
• Analyze manufacturing performance and communicate material, labor, overhead, purchase price, production, scrap, and absorption variances to Finance and Operations leaders.
• Lead cost accounting activities for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, inventory adjustments, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, work in process, and finished goods in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policy.
• Review inventory reserves, write-offs, obsolescence, shrinkage, and other adjustments; recommend appropriate accounting treatment and corrective action.
• Lead and support cycle counts and physical inventories, investigate discrepancies, and partner with Operations to improve inventory accuracy and controls.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, FP&A, and Finance to validate cost drivers, improve data integrity, and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve margins.
• Prepare cost analyses, forecasts, budgets, and profitability reports for products, customers, capital projects, and operational initiatives.
• Maintain cost accounting documentation and internal controls; support internal and external audits and timely resolution of findings.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for costing and inventory processes in the company’s ERP system and help define system and process improvements.
• Develop repeatable reports and analytical tools, identify trends and root causes, and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Automate and streamline processes and reporting through the effective use of AI and other technologies.
• Provide technical guidance and review support to accounting colleagues and contribute to cross-functional projects as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including at least three years in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing variances, cost of goods sold, and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience supporting financial close, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and audits.
• Strong ERP or MRP system experience and the ability to assess the financial impact of manufacturing and supply chain transactions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience analyzing large data sets and building accurate, repeatable financial models and reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes, challenge assumptions, and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial findings to nonfinancial stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, FP&A, and Finance.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and provide technical guidance to others.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Push, pull, carry, and lift 20–50 pounds.
• Walk, stretch, bend, stoop, twist, reach, grasp, and perform repetitive movements.
• Speak, hear, read, write, and comprehend English.
• Work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
• Travel occasionally.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Think analytically and make sound decisions.
• Develop options and implement solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with a team.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance, consistent with ADA and FMLA requirements.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with a sense of urgency.

AHF PRODUCTS:

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

AHF Products is a leading U.S. manufacturer of hard-surface flooring, with trusted brands serving residential and commercial hardwood, tile, and vinyl markets. Drawing on decades of expertise in award-winning design, product development, manufacturing, and service, we create quality flooring that lasts for generations through innovation and a commitment to outstanding customer service. Our residential brands include Bruce®, Armstrong Flooring™, Hartco®, Robbins®, LM Flooring®, Capella®, HomerWood®, Hearthwood®, Raintree®, Autograph®, Emily Morrow Home®, tmbr®, Crossville®, and Crossville Studios®. Our commercial brands include Bruce Contract™, Hartco Contract™, AHF Contract®, Armstrong Flooring, Parterre®, Crossville®, and Crossville Studios®. Headquartered in Mountville, Pennsylvania, AHF Products employs more than 3,000 team members and operates manufacturing facilities across the United States and in Cambodia.