Senior Cost Accountant

SUMMARY:

As a Senior Cost Accountant you will lead key cost accounting activities within a manufacturing environment ensuring the accuracy and integrity of product costs inventory valuation and related financial reporting. You will own standard costing and variance analysis support month-end close and forecasting strengthen internal controls and translate complex cost data into actionable business insights. This role partners with Operations Supply Chain Engineering FP&A and Finance leaders to improve profitability operational performance and decision-making. This position reports to the Director of Manufacturing Accounting and is based on-site at our Mountville PA headquarters.

JOB DUTIES:

• Lead the maintenance and continuous improvement of the standard cost system including annual cost rollups new-product costing and updates to material labor overhead routing and bill-of-material assumptions.
• Analyze manufacturing performance and communicate material labor overhead purchase price production scrap and absorption variances to Finance and Operations leaders.
• Lead cost accounting activities for month-end quarter-end and year-end close including journal entries account reconciliations accruals inventory adjustments and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials work in process and finished goods in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policy.
• Review inventory reserves write-offs obsolescence shrinkage and other adjustments; recommend appropriate accounting treatment and corrective action.
• Lead and support cycle counts and physical inventories investigate discrepancies and partner with Operations to improve inventory accuracy and controls.
• Partner with Operations Supply Chain Engineering FP&A and Finance to validate cost drivers improve data integrity and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve margins.
• Prepare cost analyses forecasts budgets and profitability reports for products customers capital projects and operational initiatives.
• Maintain cost accounting documentation and internal controls; support internal and external audits and timely resolution of findings.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for costing and inventory processes in the companys ERP system and help define system and process improvements.
• Develop repeatable reports and analytical tools identify trends and root causes and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Automate and streamline processes and reporting through the effective use of AI and other technologies.
• Provide technical guidance and review support to accounting colleagues and contribute to cross-functional projects as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience including at least three years in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of standard costing inventory accounting manufacturing variances cost of goods sold and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience supporting financial close account reconciliations budgeting forecasting and audits.
• Strong ERP or MRP system experience and the ability to assess the financial impact of manufacturing and supply chain transactions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including experience analyzing large data sets and building accurate repeatable financial models and reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes challenge assumptions and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present financial findings to nonfinancial stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across Operations Supply Chain Engineering FP&A and Finance.
• Ability to work independently exercise sound judgment and provide technical guidance to others.
• CPA CMA or MBA preferred.
• Must live within a commutable distance of our Mountville PA headquarters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Push pull carry and lift 2050 pounds.
• Walk stretch bend stoop twist reach grasp and perform repetitive movements.
• Speak hear read write and comprehend English.
• Work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
• Travel occasionally.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Think analytically and make sound decisions.
• Develop options and implement solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with a team.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA and FMLA requirements.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with a sense of urgency.

AHF PRODUCTS:

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

AHF Products is a leading U.S. manufacturer of hard-surface flooring with trusted brands serving residential and commercial hardwood tile and vinyl markets. Drawing on decades of expertise in award-winning design product development manufacturing and service we create quality flooring that lasts for generations through innovation and a commitment to outstanding customer service. Our residential brands include Bruce Armstrong Flooring Hartco Robbins LM Flooring Capella HomerWood Hearthwood Raintree Autograph Emily Morrow Home tmbr Crossville and Crossville Studios. Our commercial brands include Bruce Contract Hartco Contract AHF Contract Armstrong Flooring Parterre Crossville and Crossville Studios. Headquartered in Mountville Pennsylvania AHF Products employs more than 3000 team members and operates manufacturing facilities across the United States and in Cambodia.

Required Experience:

Senior IC