Strategic Inventory & Cost Accounting Lead

Gellert Global Group; Elizabeth (NJ); Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & Wellness

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Generous paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

DEI programs

Employee referral program

Descripción de la vacante

Gellert Global Group in New Jersey seeks a Cost Accounting Manager to own the inventory and COGS integrity and lead the cost accounting team, reporting to the Vice President of Finance. The role covers close processes, accurate costing (landed cost, freight, duties), variances, and collaboration with cross‑functional partners.

US GAAP knowledge and ERP experience are required. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and the ability to drive process improvements.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of cost accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial costing role.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Background in inventory and cost accounting.
• ERP system experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsabilidades

• 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, 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 opportunities to improve cost maintenance workflows, controls, automation & reporting.
• Reconcile inventory accounts to the general ledger.
• Analyze gross margin for accuracy and completeness.
• Support the financial audit, including preparation of schedules that support the financial statements.
• Support physical inventory or cycle count processes and ensure results are reflected properly and timely in the financial statements.
• Perform analytics to collaborate with operational team on cost components.
• Review and/or prepare monthly journal entries; and
• Contribute to the completion of special assignments as required.
• Serve as primary escalation point for cost related issues impacting inventory costing
• Lead, coach and develop cost accountant and other team members responsible for cost maintenance activities.

Conocimientos

US GAAP

ERP system

Advanced Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Deadline oriented

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Herramientas

Infor M3 ERP

Descripción del empleo

Gellert Global Group in New Jersey seeks a Cost Accounting Manager to own the inventory and COGS integrity and lead the cost accounting team, reporting to the Vice President of Finance. The role covers close processes, accurate costing (landed cost, freight, duties), variances, and collaboration with cross‑functional partners.

US GAAP knowledge and ERP experience are required. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and the ability to drive process improvements.