Senior Cost Accountant / Cost Accounting Manager

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 1. Maintain and improve the company's cost accounting system 2. Analyze manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, overhead, scrap, & landed costs 3. Establish and monitor cost standards & investigate cost variances 4. Perform monthly, quarterly, & annual standard cost updates 5. Monitor inventory transactions, adjustments, shrinkage, scrap, & obsolescence 6. Partner with Engineering & Production to maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) 7. Support continuous improvement of inventory & costing processes Financial Reporting 1. Prepare & post journal entries 2. Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly 3. Assist with monthly financial statements & support a three-day month-end close 4. Prepare cost reports & present findings & recommendations to management 5. Communicate significant cost changes & trends to leadership Analysis & Business Support 1. Develop financial models & cost analyses, including machine rates, activity-based costing, & variance reporting 2. Support budgeting & forecasting through cost analysis & historical data 3. Respond to audit requests & internal reporting needs 4. Collect & analyze financial data for special projects 5. Participate in cross-functional meetings to improve financial & operational performance 6. Develop cost accounting processes for new products & co-manufactured items Leadership 1. Lead & develop a small team of cost accountants 2. Promote continuous improvement & strong internal controls 3. Collaborate effectively with Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, & other departments Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting 2. Minimum of 5 years' accounting experience in a manufacturing environment 3. Experience with ERP/MRP systems 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, & Outlook 5. Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accounting, & U.S. GAAP 6. Excellent analytical, organizational, & problem-solving skills 7. Ability to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines 8. Strong communication & interpersonal skills 9. Ability to interpret financial data & provide meaningful recommendations. 10. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, & able to work both independently & collaboratively 11. Commitment to accuracy, professionalism, & continuous improvement New Pig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in relation to the application process, please email [email protected].