Senior Accountant (Cost Analysis) @ Consumer Products Firm

Coda Search│Staffing; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Senior Accountant specializing in cost analysis for a consumer products firm in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. This role involves overseeing inventory and cost analysis, financial reporting, and collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate cost tracking and inventory valuation. Ideal candidates have over 6 years of experience in cost accounting within manufacturing and a Bachelor's in Accounting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in cost accounting, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and Excel.
• Expertise in standard costing, inventory valuation, and financial close.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze cost and inventory accounting during monthly/quarterly/annual close.
• Analyze and reconcile inventory, COGS, and standard costs.
• Review manufacturing variances and partner with operations to improve efficiency.
• Support internal/external audits and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Oversee plant capital budgeting and provide financial guidance.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory valuation

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems (Axis preferred)

Excel

Job description

Overview

Senior Accountant (Cost Analysis) – Consumer Products Firm. This role reports to the Controller and works directly with department heads, plant operations, marketing, operators, and the head of the business. The individual will oversee inventory and cost analysis, and financial reporting for manufacturing operations, collaborating with operations, supply chain, and procurement leadership to support accurate cost tracking and inventory valuation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze cost and inventory accounting during monthly/quarterly/annual close
• Analyze and reconcile inventory, COGS, and standard costs
• Review manufacturing variances and partner with operations to improve efficiency
• Support internal/external audits and ensure compliance with internal controls
• Oversee plant capital budgeting and provide financial guidance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting a plus
• 6+ years in cost accounting, ideally in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Axis preferred) and Excel
• Expertise in standard costing, inventory valuation, and financial close

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• Retail
• Manufacturing