Cost Analyst

Description : PURPOSE :

The Cost Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on cost data to help the organization make informed financial decisions. This role involves developing and maintaining cost models, analyzing variances, and identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong analytical skills, and has a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Support bid and proposal :

• Internal and external costing efforts including, product costing, rates, and factors, and summaries for review / submittal.
• Work with Supply chain to ensure material costs are accurate and properly supported in the proposal
• Ensure material and labor routings are accurate by vetting through Program Management and Engineering.

Cost Analysis & Reporting :

Budgeting & Forecasting :

Data Management & Systems :

Collaboration & Communication :

Compliance & Audits :

Requirements :

EDUCATION AND / OR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE(s) :

B.S. Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE :

Preferred two years of experience in cost accounting, financial analysis or related field. Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable. Direct experience in a government contracting environment with knowledge of FAR, DFARS and CAS is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

POSITION SUPERVISES :

N / A

CONTACT WITH OTHERS :

Position requires contact with all levels of the organization. Specific interactions will be with the Value Stream leadership, Operations, Engineers and Program Management as well as enterprise level Business Controllers, General / Staff Accountants, Contracts and other value stream financial business analyst or Operations Controller. Position also requires contact with outside government and CPA auditors.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL / COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS :

Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; manual dexterity to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee may lift and / or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The individual must have a high level of comprehension, and a high level of general, verbal, written, and numerical intelligence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Works majority of the day in a climate-controlled environment, with the exception of or otherwise specified, performing work in the warehouse or manufacturing areas which are subject to changes in temperature and / or noise

TRAVEL :

Generally, travel is not required

LOCATION :

Gentex’s Carbondale facility is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania in Lackawanna County. Carbondale, PA is about twenty miles north of Scranton, PA, 50 miles south of Binghamton, NY, and about 125 miles from New York City and Philadelphia. The area hosts numerous nearby state parks, nature preserves and local colleges and universities, including The University of Scranton and Marywood University. Northeast Pennsylvania is a beautiful area and offers an excellent cost of living. It is a great place to work, recreate, meet people, raise a family and live!

Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug / alcohol / background screening is required.

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