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Carol Harris Staffing, LLC. Cost Accountant in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
Manufacturing Cost Accountant (Direct Hire | Full-Time)
Location: Mt. Pleasant - on site with some remote flexibility
Overview
Our firm is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company to hire an experienced Manufacturing Accountant for a direct-hire, permanent role. This is not a contract or contract-to-hire position. The successful candidate will join the company's payroll from day one and receive a competitive compensation package with excellent, employer-paid benefits.
This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with strong cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within metal fabrication, who enjoys improving processes, strengthening controls, and partnering with leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and monthly financial statements
- Manage accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
- Maintain, analyze, and improve accounting records and financial reports
- Reconcile bank accounts and prepare cash flow reports
- Implement rules-based automation for accounting systems, bank reconciliations, and approvals
- Review, enhance, and maintain internal controls for AR, AP, Payroll, Inventory, and Purchasing
- Review and maintain the Chart of Accounts and implement company-wide accounting processes
- Prepare and submit tax filings, including sales/use tax and corporate income tax returns
- Analyze financial statements to identify discrepancies, trends, and improvement opportunities
- Collaborate with management to support operational and financial decision-making
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
- 8--10 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or similar environment
- Metal fabrication experience strongly preferred
- Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise and/or QuickBooks Online
- Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures and inventory accounting
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities
Compensation & Benefits
- Direct-Hire / Permanent Full-Time Position
- 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan -- Employer contributes 3% regardless of employee contribution
- UPMC Gold PPO MCA Health Plan
- Includes basic vision and dental
- Employer pays 100% of employee premium and contributes toward spouse/family coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 2--3 weeks (negotiable)
- Flexible work schedule (negotiable)
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Why This Role Stands Out
- Long-term stability with a growing manufacturing organization
- Direct access to leadership and opportunity to improve processes
- Strong benefits with minimal out-of-pocket cost for employees
- Flexibility rarely offered in manufacturing accounting roles
How to Apply
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