Description

Seeking experienced Cost Accounting Manager based in York, Pennsylvania. This role is significant in our organization as it involves preparing and interpreting analyses of our current operations, focusing particularly on manufacturing and distribution operational results. It also encompasses responsibilities related to the month-end closing process and inventory system maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the activities of the Cost Accounting team to ensure accurate financial information and appropriate accounting records are maintained.

• Analyze actual purchasing and manufacturing costs and compare them with budgets, flex budgets, and actual production costs.

• Prepare period and year-end analyses and entries to record manufacturing activities, inventories, and inventory reserves.

• Play a key role in the development and preparation of detailed expense forecasts, operating budgets, cost standards, and flex budgets for respective areas and departments.

• Coordinate and audit physical inventories and cycle counts and analyze variances and initiate corrective action.

• Ensure data integrity of standard costs and update as needed.

• Conduct evaluations to analyze financial implications of various business alternatives and prepare recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action.

• Support new product evaluation by developing quantitative and qualitative pro forma cost projections.

• Assist in the development, establishment, coordination, and administration of internal control procedures/policies.

• Collaborate with internal and external audits to ensure complete, timely, and accurate responses to information requests.

• Take on special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a strong understanding and practical skills in Cost Accounting

• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is required

• Familiarity with Crystal Reports is desirable

• Knowledge in ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning is essential

• Auditing skills are a must

• Must be capable of participating in Budget Processes

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