Manufacturing Cost Accountant & Budget Analyst

ADP, Inc.; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Cranford, NJ is seeking a Job Cost Accountant to analyze costs, manage overhead and budget data, and support month-end closings. The role requires strong Excel skills, ERP experience, and a solid foundation in cost accounting and GAAP.

Responsibilities include preparing capital investment summaries, assisting with audits, intercompany rebills, and profitability analysis while coordinating with multiple departments to improve reporting accuracy and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–5 years professional experience in cost accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, service shop, industrial, or construction environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment, consumables, products and maintenance costs and profitability.
• Track overhead costs and support monthly budgets with Business Unit Management.
• Prepare monthly capital investment summaries and assist with audits and GL functions.
• Allocate internal rent and other cost allocations to regional projects and support month-end close.
• Develop tracking and reporting tools and processes for cost control and profitability.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory control

Job costing

GAAP

Excel

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Cranford, NJ is seeking a Job Cost Accountant to analyze costs, manage overhead and budget data, and support month-end closings. The role requires strong Excel skills, ERP experience, and a solid foundation in cost accounting and GAAP.

Responsibilities include preparing capital investment summaries, assisting with audits, intercompany rebills, and profitability analysis while coordinating with multiple departments to improve reporting accuracy and internal controls.