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Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC

Senior Cost Accountant

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$77,603 / year median in Pennsylvania

-11% projected decline

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Job Description

Senior Cost Accountant at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC Senior Cost Accountant at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in Allentown, Pennsylvania Posted in 5 days ago. $95,000.00 per year Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. We are supporting a long standing, stable manufacturing organization in their search for a Senior C ost Accountant to join the Finance team. This role will serve as the primary financial partner to operations and supply chain leadership, with a focus on cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will bring strong cost/manufacturing accounting experience, the ability to work independently, and the drive to deliver meaningful insights that improve decision-making across the business. Key Responsibilities Partner with operations and supply chain teams to analyze manufacturing costs, production variances, and cost drivers. Maintain and monitor standard costing models across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Lead monthly reviews of cost of goods sold, inventory changes, and reserves; provide clear analysis to management. Serve as the finance lead for inventory counts, including reconciliation of ERP data with 3PL-managed inventory. Prepare and deliver detailed margin and cost analyses to guide pricing, forecasting, and strategic decisions. Provide ERP expertise on operational transactions such as job orders and material movements, supporting cross-functional users. Manage and maintain fixed assets, including capitalization, disposals, transfers, and cost updates. Coordinate intercompany transactions for inventory movement across entities. Support the annual budgeting process, specifically focusing on COGS, margins, and inventory planning. Translate large ERP data sets into actionable reporting through advanced Excel and spreadsheet modeling. Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal controls. Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, and special projects as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required 1+ years of cost accounting/cost analysis experience Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory management, and variance analysis. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in ERP systems Solid understanding of GAAP and related regulations. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across functions. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™