US PA McElhattan

Full Time

R6687

Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for supporting the delivery of the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost. Drive improved profitability via cost reduction objectives.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and correct Cost Accounting issues to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Responsible for establishing accurate cost standards for our products.
• Lead and provide oversight for month-end close activities.
• Provides analysis for forward-looking financial and business-related projects often working closely with Operations. 
• Prepares budgets/forecasts and analysis of trends in manufacturing and other related areas.
• Provide financial and internal control support to a wide range of individuals and departments throughout the organization.

• Subject matter expert in Cost Accounting, responsible for coaching and training other Cost Analysts.

   

Education and experience requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• MBA, CPA, and/or CMA preferred, but not required
• 3-5 years' experience in Cost Accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP
• Knowledge of US GAAP basic principles and elements of internal controls
• Understanding of manufacturing accounting environment
• Proficient in the manufacturing process, organization, and holds operations and logistics teams accountable to deliver positive business outcomes
• Experience working independently and leading complex projects.
• Experience working with leadership across a variety of functions

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations.  As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.

How to apply:  Interested and qualified candidates, please click on "Apply Now," then continue to the PA CareerLink® provided link for this company's careers page.  You are required to complete First Quality's online application process.