Cost Accountant

POSITION OVERVIEW

dormakaba is seeking a Cost Accountant, based in Reamstown, PA. This role will report directly to the Plant Controller and work closely with the Reamstown Operations/Plant team and greater Finance team. The Cost Accountant is responsible for providing performance insight, ongoing analyst of product cost, development of new product cost, inventory control and margin analysis.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $70,000 - $85,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide detailed recurring analysis of Cost of Goods Sold, inventory and gross margin and meaningful variance explanations
• Establish standardized reporting for Cost of Goods Sold and Plant Performance Measurements 
• Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the cost accounting and inventory function for the organization and interact directly with operations and procurement team 
• Manage head count and associated costs for the operations unit and confirm that changes add to performance goals
• Contribute to annual budget and planning processes and ensure integrity of the budgeting and forecasting of Cost of Goods Sold
• Partner with operations team to develop realistic financial plans aligned to operational goals
• Provide financial support for new initiatives, productivity ideas, feasibility studies, restructuring projects (plant context) and ad hoc data requests
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing, internal financial reporting and financial analysis

WHAT WE REQUIRE

• BS in Finance, Accounting, or similar analytical discipline 
• 3+ years of cost accounting, cost analyst work experience in a standard cost manufacturing environment 
• Business proficiency in English

WHAT WE PREFER

• Working knowledge of IBM AS/400 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options.  No waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being.
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One.
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program.  
• Discover your best attributes using CliftonStrengths to pave the way for success at dormakaba.
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

WHY JOIN DORMAKABA?

Our work is IMPORTANT. YOU are important. At schools and universities, in stadiums, airports, hospitals and workplace; for every place that matters. We provide safety, security, and sustainability, providing people with the tools to shape their careers for growth. EVERY team member contributes to our mission and can make a positive difference. Our culture focuses on Growing the Business, Growing Together and Growing Ourselves. We are a global company with more than 16,000 employees worldwide giving you endless opportunities for growth and advancement.

Learn why our employees enjoy working for dormakaba: dormakaba Testimonials

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