Cost Analyst jobs in Allentown, PA

Description

HYDAC has been located in Bethlehem, PA since 1975. Due to continued growth and expansion we have an immediate opening in our Finance & Accounting Department at our North American Headquarters in Bethlehem. We are currently seeking a qualified candidate with ERP experience to fill a Financial Analyst/Cost Accountant position.

Responsibilities:

• Coordination of cost accounting and reporting activities
• Develop / maintain cost accounting framework
• Establish annual labor and overhead rates
• Review, investigate and explain production variances on a routine basis
• Provide support for annual physical inventories and cycle counts, and inventory analysis
• Drive improvements to reach goals and KPI’s
• Reviews and compares assigned business’ operating profit and loss results to established plans, standard costs, and previous      actuals.
• Ability to perform ad-hoc financial analysis as needed to support business
• Financial reporting
• Assist with monthly close process
• Drive work process improvements
• Coordination of financial presentations

Requirements

 Work Experience/Educational Requirements:

• BA Degree in Accounting / MBA is a plus.
• 5 Years of Accounting Experience, with 2 Years of manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Read proficiency in SAP referred.
• Strong attention to details, analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work as a team member and independently, self-driven, adaptable, and patient.
• Ability to meet deadlines (i.e. month-end closing and business plans).
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills, reading and writing skills in English, in order to communicate effectively with      various levels of management and staff members.
• Proficiency in MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Experience with visualization and analytical tools (Qlik, BI).
• Work with ethics and integrity.

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