Cost Accountant

Location: Roselle
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Cost Accountant Our Client is looking for a talented cost accountant with a strong manufacturing background. They are publicly traded and a leader in their industry. The ideal candidate is someone who is very technically sound and looking for an opportunity to make a strong business impact in their next role. Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 Requirements 5 Years of Accounting experience (either in manufacturing, with manufacturing clients or a mix of both) Strong understanding of cost accounting systems and the BOM process ERP software experience is required Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Training Continuous cost accounting training and education is required. Responsibilities The Inventory & Cost Accountant monitors daily BOM transactions through the ERP system This person ensures the accuracy of bills of materials, inventory accounts, and excess/obsolescence reserve At year-end, this person leads the inventory physical count and revaluation processes Manage daily cost accounting transactions within a manufacturing environment and maintain ERP system data integrity Ensure all inventory transactions are accounted for accurately and timely in accordance with GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements Manage, reconcile, and facilitate the month-end accounting close. Ensure the accuracy of monthly reports and improve efficiencies in the close process Ensure accuracy and integrity of bills of materials and routings Interface with operations team to define key metrics. Report monthly operational scorecard of key metrics relative to Total Quality Management. Discuss areas of exposure and provide recommendations Coordinate, perform, and evaluate annual physical inventory, cost revaluation, and cost accounting financial audit Evaluate, develop, and implement process improvements in ERP system, work order processing, RMA and specialty product builds Provide functional support for strategic initiatives within the Supply Chain organization Manage the documentation and maintenance of general and cost accounting processes and internal controls Develop and manage cycle count program in accordance with defined guidelines Assist with the development of the annual budget Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 LI-MC1 INJUN2025 ZRCFS

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