Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Accountant will focus on all aspects of accounting and inventory, with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes. The role involves cost and item set‑up in JDE, inventory control, monitoring, and reconciling inventory variances. It includes an integral role in managing manufacturing variances, excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory, and lower of cost or market (LCM) calculations. The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day inventory transactions across different sites, including third‑party facilities, and collaborating with various departments to ensure inventory accuracy and effective management.

• Perform month‑end close activities including preparing and posting journal entries, completing reconciliations, ensuring SOX controls compliance, and conducting financial analysis for the P&L and balance sheet.
• Review inventory status regularly and recommend appropriate reserves in accordance with company policy, including for slow‑moving, obsolete, and excess inventory, as well as LCM adjustments and inventory variances.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to research and resolve inventory‑related issues, ensuring inventory records remain accurate, timely, and reliable.
• Establish additional controls across supply chain and finance functions, identifying opportunities to improve existing controls and standard operating procedures.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to monitor process effectiveness.
• Support cross‑functional initiatives and participate in training activities with related business areas to strengthen operational knowledge and enhance overall inventory management practices.

• Experience in cost accounting, general ledger, and reconciliation.
• Proficiency in month‑end close processes and journal entry preparation.
• Knowledge of material management within the manufacturing industry.
• Experience working with auditors and knowledge of public accounting practices.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Experience with large ERP systems.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Vision for growth into a managerial role.

This role is within an American publicly traded generics and specialty pharmaceutical company. The position offers an 8% annual bonus and provides a pathway for growth into a managerial role.

Permanent position based out of Bridgewater, NJ.

Pay range: $95,000.00 – $ per year.
Medical, Dental, Vision; 8% Bonus

Hybrid position in Bridgewater, NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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