Cost Accountant Position Available In Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
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Job Description
Our client is looking for a Cost Accountant to join their growing specialty manufacturing company. This is a newly created position supporting their finance team as they expand operations following a recent acquisition. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts business decisions.
What You’ll Do:
Maintain standard costs for ~200 product SKUs in their Oracle ERP system Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, materials, overhead) and investigate root causes Work directly with plant operations, procurement, and production teams Create cost reports and variance analysis using Excel and Oracle Support monthly financial closes and inventory processes Help prepare for future NetSuite ERP implementation (2026) Participate in new product costing and special projects
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3-5 years cost accounting experience in manufacturing Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data manipulation) Oracle ERP experience preferred (other ERP systems considered) Manufacturing knowledge required and CPG a plus Excellent communication skills – you’ll work across all departments Self-starter who can work independently in a small team environment
Work Details:
Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office (Tue/Wed/Thu), 2 days remote Pennsylvania location or New York option Contract-to-hire opportunity with conversion expected in 2026 (based on performance)
Why You’ll Like It Here:
Direct impact on business operations and decision-making Small team environment where your contributions are visible Growth potential as the company expands Exposure to major system implementations and process improvements
