Accounting Analyst

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East Penn is a stable, essential employer, and has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 20 years!

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company.  We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do.  More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service.  Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Overview

East Penn is currently seeking a Manufacturing Accounting Analyst who will be responsible for assisting the Manufacturing Accountant with the capital budgeting process, operational profitability, financial analysis and risk assessment.  As well as other operations, finance, accounting and tax related projects, reporting and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Handle the day-to-day operations of the capital budget cycle - publishing monthly updates, processing approved requests, working with division heads on forecasts and projecting year-end figures
• Aid in preparation of the long range spending plan
• Support the transition to a new reporting system/interface for budgeting - streamline entry, tracking, analysis, resource planning
• Support the Manufacturing Accountant in performing return on investment/cost-benefit analysis for operations
• Assist with numerous profitability measures and risk assessment
• Support the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Program – responsible for updating, maintaining, publishing the monthly dashboard and assisting in facilitation of monthly reviews
• Assist the Manufacturing Accountant with cyclical audits of numerous functions, processes, areas, etc.
• Aid in the research & development tax credit optimization program
• Work hand-in-hand with the Manufacturing Accountant to educate leaders on the financials pertaining to their business units and determine which operational costs should be actionable
• Assist with providing documents as requested by the Finance Department for tax and financial audits
• May assist with other finance and accounting related projects as instructed
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

Experience & Qualifications

• 1-2 years of financial experience (Preferred, but not required)
• A working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook (Microsoft Office Suite products) and standard office equipment

Education/Certification

Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting

Skills & Competencies

Required: 

• Ability to communicate and work with co-workers and senior management (in-person, telephonically, email and memos)
• Strong analytical, reasoning and organizational abilities
• Ability to handle tasks without assistance, as applicable
• Ability to work independently and with a team (a motivated self-starter)
• Present a positive, professional image to others (internal and external, as applicable) and retain composure under occasionally stressful conditions
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality relating to corporate financial affairs

Preferred:  None

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities