Cost Accountant

Confidential Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in New York is seeking a full-time Cost Accountant to manage cost accounting functions, analyze costs, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting processes and budgeting, along with relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a cost accountant in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inventory and financial reporting adhering to SOX controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly cost reports and budgets.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Review and analyze monthly variances for actual costs.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Oracle

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This is a full-time on-site role for a Cost Accountant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing cost accounting functions, analyzing costs, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This role requires a solid understanding of accounting processes, cost allocation, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly cost reports, preparation of cost forecasts and budget, financial analysis, and cost audits.
• Performing account reconciliations on all variance accounts
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and analyze monthly variances for actual costs of sales, budgets, sales and operations planning forecasts in collaboration with business partners.
• Assist with audits and reporting related to raw materials cost and inventory valuations
• Stay updated on changes in cost accounting standards and best practices

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a cost accountant in a manufacturing environment required.
• Inventory and financial reporting with adherence to Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls experience
• Knowledge of industry-specific cost factors, such as production and inventory management.
• Experience with Oracle is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues. Excellent organizational skills, problem-solving, project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Administrative

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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