Cost Accounting Manager

2 weeks ago

Old Tappan, New Jersey, United States Spectrum Staffing ServicesHRStaffers Inc. Full time $140,000 - $170,000 per year

SUMMARY

Lead cost accounting for a growing manufacturing operation. Own monthly/quarterly/year-end close for costing and inventory modules, drive standard-cost accuracy, and partner closely with operations, supply chain, and procurement to improve margins and working capital. You'll mentor a small team, strengthen SOX/internal controls, and guide plant-level capital budgeting and forecasts. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, robust retirement savings, tuition support, employee discounts, and company-paid life insurance equal to 1.5× salary — a role designed for impact, growth, and long-term financial security.

RESPONSIBILITIES


• Manage the close for costing and inventory modules (monthly, quarterly, annual), ensuring accurate transactions and entries.


• Prepare and review inventory/cost accounting journal entries and account reconciliations; explain gross-margin fluctuations.


• Analyze standard costs and complete roll-ups for new products and production operations; resolve variances before finalizing rolling standards.


• Review manufacturing variances with operations and drive corrective actions to reduce them.


• Generate timely inventory and costing reports that inform plant and operations decisions.


• Assess inventory exposure and recommend excess/obsolete reserves.


• Interface with leadership across two production sites on a rotating basis; collaborate with manufacturing, materials, and warehouse teams.


• Support internal and external audits with schedules, analyses, and documentation; maintain compliance with SOX/internal controls.


• Provide day-to-day leadership to the cost accounting team; coach, give feedback, and conduct annual performance reviews.


• Lead plant capital budgeting and forecasting processes.


• Own special projects and assignments from senior finance leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MBA and/or CPA preferred.


• 7+ years in cost accounting/financial reporting, including 3+ years leading or supervising; manufacturing experience strongly preferred.


• Expert-level Microsoft Excel; proficient with Outlook, Teams, and Word.


• Hands-on ERP experience required; SAP preferred.


• Deep knowledge of standard costing, manufacturing variances, and overhead absorption.


• Demonstrated strength in inventory and COGS reconciliations, cycle counts, and month-end processes.


• Excellent communication and cross-functional partnership skills; thrives in a fast-paced environment.

BENEFITS


• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.


• Robust retirement savings program focused on long-term financial security.


• Tuition assistance for ongoing professional growth.


• Employee discounts across a range of products and services.


• Company-paid life insurance at 1.5× salary.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a people-first culture.

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