Cost Accounting Manager-Manufacturing
Jobot, Secaucus, NJ, United States
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Salary: $135,000 - $145,000 per year
A bit about us:Large national manufacturing company that makes an impact in the lives of others is hiring a seasoned Cost Accounting Manager to join their team. Incredible opportunity to join a company that values their employees and makes a difference. You'll oversee a team of 3 Cost Accountants.
Open to candidates wanting to relocate.
The ideal candidate comes from another manufacturing plant with 5+ years of experience overseeing other cost accountants to drive efficiency and accuracy. You should have experience with full cycle supply chain cost accounting- manufactured and non-manufactured items such as freight, imports etc.
This is a hybrid position, working 3 days in office.
Why join us?- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k + match
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Bonuses
- And More!
Job Details:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Cost Accounting Manager to join our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong background in cost accounting, particularly within the manufacturing sector. The Cost Accounting Manager will play a critical role in driving and supporting financial planning, cost analysis, and profitability assessment. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cost-of-sales budgets and will be responsible for managing all facets of cost accounting within the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement cost standards for materials and labor. Design and implement cost control systems and procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Prepare, analyze, and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by product, by customer type. Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward.
- Coordinate with IT department for system issues, maintenance, and development such as production, purchasing, import/export, accounts payable, accounts receivable, import/export IT, receiving, shipping, and other.
- Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories. Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls.
- Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost, and inventory, liability accounts by customer type by division.
- Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research, and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability.
- Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules, and others.
- Ensure timely submission, accuracy, and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management.
- Work in special projects as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance. CPA/CMA/MBA preferred but not required.
- Requires 5+ years of cost accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment at a minimum.
- Must have a strong cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles.
- Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards.
- Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office products. Strong experience in integrated ERP systems, such as Oracle.
- Strong organizational and communication skills. Detail-oriented with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with senior management and across functions to achieve business objectives.
- Experience with cost-of-sales budgets is a must.
Join our team and contribute to our company's growth while advancing your career in a dynamic and challenging environment. We look forward to reviewing your application!
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