Cost Accountant

Jobot; Delair Junction (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stellar benefits

PTO

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant in New Jersey to join a manufacturing team. You will analyze inventory, monitor costs and support month-end close, delivering accurate costed reports and insights.

The role emphasizes strong ERP and Excel skills, collaboration with Operations and Finance, and maintaining precise asset and cost records in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, fixed assets and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile raw material and finished goods inventory across units.
• Monitor inventory transactions, production activity and manufacturing costs.
• Lead physical inventory counts and investigate variances for accuracy.
• Prepare monthly inventory analyses and performance metrics.
• Generate divisional statements and manufacturing cost reports.
• Support month-end close with journal entries and accruals.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Experienced Cost Accountant needed!

Job details

Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join their team!

Why join us

• Stellar benefits and PTO

Job Details

What You'll Do

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

• Analyze and reconcile raw material and finished goods inventory across multiple business units.
• Monitor inventory transactions, production activity, manufacturing expenses, and intercompany transfers.
• Maintain labor, overhead, and manufacturing cost rates used in product costing.
• Lead and coordinate physical inventory counts, investigate variances, and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Prepare monthly inventory analyses, usage reports, trend reports, and manufacturing performance metrics.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Generate divisional income statements, margin reports, and manufacturing financial reports.
• Analyze gross profit trends and report significant variances to leadership.
• Prepare accruals, journal entries, rebates, commissions, and other month-end accounting activities.
• Support the monthly close process and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Fixed Asset Accounting

• Track capital projects and asset additions from acquisition through depreciation.
• Assign asset classifications, determine depreciation methods, and maintain fixed asset records.
• Reconcile fixed asset accounts and prepare monthly depreciation entries.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax depreciation regulations.

Payroll & Sales Accounting Support

• Process payroll-related journal entries and maintain departmental allocations.
• Reconcile sales and cost of goods sold accounts and post necessary adjustments.
• Prepare customer rebate calculations and monthly sales reporting.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, product costing, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across Accounting, Operations, HR, and Leadership teams.

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