Sr Cost Accountant

JOB TITLE: Senior Cost Accountant
EMPLOYER: VAG USA, LLC | GA Industries brand
DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: Controller

ABOUT US:

GA Industries, founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1895, is a leader in the manufacture of valves for industrial and municipal water and wastewater industries in North America. GA Industries is owned and operated by VAG USA, LLC in Mars, Pennsylvania, USA. VAG USA, LLC is a member of Georg Fischer headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

VAG USA, aka GA Industries, plays a leading role wherever water is purified, conveyed, stored, and distributed. With a robust and growing valve-focused product line, our innovative and customized solutions are used in multiple applications and industries. With a focus on the customer, we set new standards in quality and service and strive for manufacturing excellence. 

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant who will be responsible for applying strong cost accounting knowledge in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles to keep company management informed with accurate product cost information used in decision making.  Additional responsibilities include routine Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger functions and analyses performed on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.

The ideal candidate will be able to successfully perform a variety of accounting functions while specializing in cost accounting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for maintaining accurate Cost Accounting for products, inventory valuation and cost analyses. 
• Understand the manufacturing process, cost inputs, and the flow of those costs through SAP
• Setting standard costs for manufactured products.
• Identify inconsistencies in product/material costing and propose solutions
• Monthly analysis of manufacturing costs, variances, absorption, and profitability
• Daily processing of Accounts Payable invoices including GL account coding, reviewing for cost savings, and filing electronically. 
• Monthly GL account reconciliations for accruals, prepaids, bank accounts, etc.
• Assist in the monthly closing function including journal entry preparation.
• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Assist in preparing data for year-end financial audit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) from four-year college or university, specializing in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of cost accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a low volume, highly engineered manufacturing environment
• Experience in other areas of Accounting – AP, AR, GL
• Experience using an ERP system. SAP experience is preferred
• Expert Excel user
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task

• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, data driven environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office-based position, Monday through Friday.
• Primarily works in an office environment within a manufacturing facility, with regular interaction on the production floor to support employees, managers, and business operations. Requires adherence to all company safety policies and the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering manufacturing or warehouse areas.
• Minimal travel may be required for meetings, conferences, or training sessions, up to 5%.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Matching 401K Program

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:  VAG USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.