Cost Accounting Manager

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in-office 3 days per week

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting seeks a Back Cost Accounting Manager for Northboro, Massachusetts. This is a hybrid role (in-office 3 days per week) with a base salary of $120k–$130k plus bonus. The position emphasizes month-end close, accounting accuracy, and GAAP compliance.

You will prepare journal entries, reconcile the GL, analyze inventory, review standard costs, and support year-end audits while collaborating with Operations and Finance teams.

Qualifications

• BS in accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with a focus on month-end close.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and accounting processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and cloud-based platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts including cash, accrued expenses, payroll, fixed assets and others.
• Inventory analysis and reconciliations; work with Operations personnel to reinforce proper reporting procedures and to assist them with the recording of any inventory activity to ensure data integrity on inventory reporting.
• Assist Operations with cycle counting and physical inventories to ensure accurate reporting of inventories and adjustments.
• Review all standard cost changes for select product lines including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to ensure accuracy of standard costs.
• Prepare margin analysis and manufacturing variance reports.
• Maintain fixed asset schedule including monthly depreciation entries and reconciliation.
• Assist with the year-end external audit by preparing schedules and providing selection responses.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested.

Skills

Month-end close

Excel

US GAAP

ERP systems

Education

BS in accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Back Cost Accounting Manager Cost Accounting Manager Northboro , Massachusetts Perm 125000 Jul 29, 2026 $125000.00 - $135000.00

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts including cash, accrued expenses, payroll, fixed assets and others.
• Inventory Analysis and Reconciliations; work with Operations personnel to reinforce proper reporting procedures and to assists them with the recording of any inventory activity to ensure data integrity on inventory reporting.
• Assist Operations with cycle counting and physical inventories to ensure accurate reporting of inventories and adjustments.
• Review all standard cost changes for select product lines including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to ensure accuracy of standard costs.
• Prepare margin analysis and manufacturing variance reports.
• Maintain fixed asset schedule including monthly depreciation entries and reconciliation.
• Assist with the year-end external audit by preparing schedules and providing selection responses.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested.

Requirements

• BS in accounting or related
• 5+ years of prior experience with a focus on month-end close
• Strong understanding of accounting, including thorough understanding of US GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems or other cloud-based systems
• Strong Excel skills

COMP: $120-130k Base + Bonus

Hybrid in office 3 days per week