Cost Accounting Analyst

Atlantic Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a Cost Accounting Analyst in Burlington County, NJ to support accounting, financial analysis, inventory reporting, and operational finance within a growing organization.

Responsibilities include analyzing financial data, supporting month-end close, maintaining cost records, preparing financial reports, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve reporting and business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of standard costing, inventory management, WIP, BOM, overhead allocation, and GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (Acumatica, Netstock or similar).

Responsibilities

• Cost Accounting: analyze product/manufacturing costs and maintain cost records.
• Inventory Accounting: monitor inventory transactions and valuation with strong controls.
• Financial Reporting: support month-end close and prepare cost reports.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with operations, supply chain, production, and finance.
• Planning & Analysis: assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Process Improvement: identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and systems.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Acumatica

Netstock

Job description

Atlantic Group is hiring a Cost Accounting Analyst in Burlington County, NJ for our client. This role supports accounting, financial analysis, inventory reporting, and operational finance within a growing organization. Responsibilities include analyzing financial data, supporting month-end close, maintaining inventory and cost records, preparing financial reports, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve reporting and business performance. The ideal candidate has strong accounting and analytical skills, experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment, and the ability to work collaboratively across finance and operations.

Responsibilities as the Cost Accountant:

• Cost Accounting: Support cost accounting activities, analyze product and manufacturing costs, and maintain accurate cost records and financial data.
• Inventory Accounting: Monitor inventory transactions, reconciliations, and valuation while helping ensure accurate inventory reporting and strong financial controls.
• Financial Reporting: Support month-end close, prepare financial reports, analyze cost trends, and provide insights to support business decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, supply chain, production, and finance teams to improve reporting, costing accuracy, and operational performance.
• Planning & Analysis: Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support business planning and operational initiatives.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and operational efficiency through process enhancements and system improvements.

Qualifications for the Cost Accountant:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 3+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of manufacturing accounting, standard costing, inventory management, work-in-process, bills of materials, overhead allocation, and GAAP is required.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems is required. Experience with Acumatica, Netstock, or similar manufacturing ERP platforms is preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently, partner with manufacturing operations, communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, and translate operational activity into meaningful financial insights.

Application Notice:

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.