Cost Accounting Manager

Jobtailor; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Jersey seeks a senior-cost accounting leader to manage inventory costing, COGS close, and internal controls. You will mentor cost accountants, drive process improvements, and ensure accurate financial reporting for inventories and margins.

The role requires 5+ years in cost accounting with managerial experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, ERP expertise (Infor M3 preferred), and relocation to Madison, NJ in 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of cost accounting experience.
• At least 2 years in a managerial costing role.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process for inventory and COGS, including journal entries, reconciliations, and internal reporting.
• Ensure accurate inventory costing and valuation, including landed cost, freight, duties, variances, and other COGS components.
• Monitor and analyze inventory movements, including in-transit inventory and write-offs, and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to implement inventory reporting tools and resolve issues.
• Execute purchase order closures and errors for corrective action.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes.
• Identify and implement improvements to cost maintenance workflows, controls, automation, and reporting.
• Reconcile inventory accounts to the general ledger.
• Analyze gross margin for accuracy and completeness.
• Support financial audits, including preparation of schedules supporting financial statements.
• Support physical inventory or cycle count processes and ensure results are properly and timely reflected in financial statements.
• Perform analytics and collaborate with operational teams on cost components.
• Review and/or prepare monthly journal entries.
• Contribute to special assignments as required.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for cost-related issues impacting inventory costing.
• Lead, coach, and develop cost accountants and other team members responsible for cost maintenance activities.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Journal entries

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Self-driven

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Infor M3 ERP

Inventory reporting tools

Job description

• Report to the Vice President of Finance
• Lead the monthly close process for inventory and COGS, including journal entries, reconciliations, and internal reporting
• Ensure accurate inventory costing and valuation, including landed cost, freight, duties, variances, and other COGS components
• Monitor and analyze inventory movements, including in-transit inventory and write-offs, and ensure appropriate accounting treatment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to implement inventory reporting tools and resolve issues
• Execute purchase order closures and errors for corrective action
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes
• Identify and implement improvements to cost maintenance workflows, controls, automation, and reporting
• Reconcile inventory accounts to the general ledger
• Analyze gross margin for accuracy and completeness
• Support financial audits, including preparation of schedules supporting financial statements
• Support physical inventory or cycle count processes and ensure results are properly and timely reflected in financial statements
• Perform analytics and collaborate with operational teams on cost components
• Review and/or prepare monthly journal entries
• Contribute to special assignments as required
• Serve as the primary escalation point for cost-related issues impacting inventory costing
• Lead, coach, and develop cost accountants and other team members responsible for cost maintenance activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of cost accounting experience
• At least 2 years within a managerial costing role
• Strong understanding of US GAAP
• Background in inventory and cost accounting
• ERP system experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Skilled in research and data analysis
• Attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Self-driven to meet deadlines and achieve goals
• Capability to work independently
• Flexibility to multitask and adjust to priorities
• Ability to problem solve and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Infor M3 ERP is a plus
• Candidates should be comfortable with the company’s relocation to Madison, NJ in Q1 of 2027

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cost accounting and inventory management, with a strong understanding of US GAAP and advanced proficiency in ERP systems. Capable of leading teams, improving accounting processes, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cost Accounting Experience
• US GAAP Knowledge
• ERP System Experience
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Managerial Experience

Hard Skills

• Cost Accounting
• Inventory Management
• Journal Entries
• Reconciliations
• Financial Audits
• Data Analysis
• Inventory Costing
• Gross Margin Analysis
• Accounting Process Improvement
• Cost Maintenance Workflows

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Self-Driven

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

• COGS
• Landed Cost
• Freight
• Duties
• Variance Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Internal Controls
• Cost Components
• Physical Inventory
• Cycle Count

Tools & Technologies

• Infor M3 ERP
• Inventory Reporting Tools