Cost Accountant II

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world's largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Job Summary:

Quaker Houghton, a world-leading specialty chemicals manufacturer specializing in industrial fluids, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual to join their team as an Accountant II. In this role, the Accountant II will be responsible for overseeing cost accounting activities, monitoring manufacturing plants, and reporting financial and operational aspects of the business related to inventory and costs. This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager and works closely with cross-functional teams within the company. What you will do:

• Manage month-end cost accounting activities for multiple locations.
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of all inventory accounts and investigate and correct any variances.
• Maintain the integrity of the inventory and standard costs system, including monthly raw material standard cost uploads.
• Assist in preparation and calculate annual labor and overhead absorption rates.
• Maintain inventory AAI's (Account Alias Index).
• Prepare and perform inventory reserve calculations.
• Prepare freight reconciliations.
• Manage inventory and production variance schedules and investigate significant variances or fluctuations.
• Prepare and report on monthly sales volume analysis.
• Prepare quarterly disaggregated flux analysis and SAB 104 calculations
• Provide support for bi-annual physical inventories.
• Complete and file monthly and annual government reports and surveys.
• Support interim (quarterly) and year-end audit processes, including developing audit schedules, data, and work papers.

Key Experiences Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related accounting/manufacturing experience required, with experience in cost accounting.
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or master's degree is a plus.
• Business process development experience and knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma is a plus.
• Solid understanding of accounting ERP systems required; JD Edwards experience is a plus.
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing organization, including experience in building standard bill of materials and analyzing manufacturing variances, is required.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with Insight is a plus.

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business
• Solving problems and creating value are part of our DNA
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

EEO STATEMENT: It is Quaker Houghton's policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Houghton International will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.