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

• Maintain and improve the company's cost accounting system
• Analyze manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, overhead, scrap, & landed costs
• Establish and monitor cost standards & investigate cost variances
• Perform monthly, quarterly, & annual standard cost updates
• Monitor inventory transactions, adjustments, shrinkage, scrap, & obsolescence
• Partner with Engineering & Production to maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Support continuous improvement of inventory & costing processes

Financial Reporting

• Prepare & post journal entries
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
• Assist with monthly financial statements & support a three-day month-end close
• Prepare cost reports & present findings & recommendations to management
• Communicate significant cost changes & trends to leadership

Analysis & Business Support

• Develop financial models & cost analyses, including machine rates, activity-based costing, & variance reporting
• Support budgeting & forecasting through cost analysis & historical data
• Respond to audit requests & internal reporting needs
• Collect & analyze financial data for special projects
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to improve financial & operational performance
• Develop cost accounting processes for new products & co-manufactured items

Leadership

• Lead & develop a small team of cost accountants
• Promote continuous improvement & strong internal controls
• Collaborate effectively with Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, & other departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, & Outlook
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accounting, & U.S. GAAP
• Excellent analytical, organizational, & problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret financial data & provide meaningful recommendations.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, & able to work both independently & collaboratively
• Commitment to accuracy, professionalism, & continuous improvement

Please direct Questions to HR Team: xrecruit@newpig.com or 814-684-0101.

New Pig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in relation to the application process, please email xrecruit(at)newpig(dot)com.

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $80,000