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Cost Accountant I

Cambridge-Lee Ind LLC
Reading, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026

Principal Purpose of the Position:
•    Initiates and monitors physical inventory and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy; investigates variances and resolves issues including reporting as required.
•    Analyzes and reports production variances; assists team in determining cause and identifying solutions.
•    Sets up and/or changes material masters.
•    Assists with month end close.
•    Assists in preparation of key metrics.
•    Transacts and reconciles plant to plant transfers (scrap and some semi inventory).
•    Assists external auditors in completing audits.
•    Assists with completing government surveys and censuses.
•    Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Position Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
•    Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.


Experience:
•    Zero (0) – five (5) years experience preferably with some manufacturing. 


Skills and Abilities:
•    Excellent analytical/communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/etc.)
•    SAP experience preferred.
•    Ability to collaborate with a multi-department team.
•    Good written and oral communication skills.


Supervisory responsibilities: None.


Work environment:
•    Professional office environment.
•    Occasional interaction/visits to manufacturing and warehouse facilities.
•    Occasional use of PPE required.


Travel: Limited; domestic.

Salary : $65,000

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