Cost Accountant

Location: Parsippany

Description

Mid-size manufacturing company in Passaic County is looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join their growing team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a financial professional with hands-on experience in standard cost accounting and inventory management to make a significant impact in a dynamic, product-driven environment.  Great exposure to more Sr. levels in the organization and a great career track!

Key Responsibilities:

· Maintain and update standard cost systems, analyzing variances and recommending process improvements.

· Oversee day-to-day inventory accounting, including cycle counts, reconciliations, and adjustments to ensure accurate financial reporting.

· Partner with operations to analyze cost drivers, identify trends, and provide actionable insights that inform strategic decisions.

· Prepare, review, and present detailed cost reports, working closely with the finance and production teams.

· Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities related to inventory and cost accounting.

Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

· Minimum of 2+ years' cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.

· Strong expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting.

· Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

· Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

· Minimum of 2+ years' cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.

· Strong expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting.

· Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

· Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.

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