Michael Page Hiring for Cost Accountant- Manufacturing Job at Middletown, NJ Full Time

The Cost Account must do the following responsibilities:

• Establish standard costs on new items interfacing with Engineering, Sourcing and Production
• Liaising with various departments regarding Inventory costing, variances, physical counts, and reconciliation.
• Reviewing WIP orders for accuracy, and ensuring that they are closed in a timely manner
• Monitor and analyze production variances including scrap activity.
• Inventory reserves reconciliation, analyzing inventory for risk, and monitoring with support from internal stakeholders
• Responsible for assisting in bi-annual physical inventories by auditing physical counts and reviewing discrepancy reports to ensure accuracy of inventory quantities and making proper adjustments as required. This will include off site locations as well as headquarters.
• Assist the Cost Accounting Manager by reviewing Profit & Loss analyses of accounts related to variances, adjustments, and physical counts.
• Assist the Cost Accounting Manager with internal and external audits. This may require gathering documentation, explaining control processes, compiling data, etc.
• Participate in SOX preparation and testing
• Prepare standard monthly journal entries and assist with financial close, as directed.
• Assist in the bi-annual standard cost update, by reviewing accuracy of proposed costs.
• Generate various monthly reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• 4+ years of Cost Accounting / Inventory related experience is required.
• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with integrated business management software (SAP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required.
• Ability to navigate a General Ledger and Standard Cost system
• Strong communication skills with the ability to express complex issues in a concise manner, both verbally and written.
• Strong analytic, problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize in order to meet deadlines

We are partnered with a global Manufacturing company with a growing US manufacturing site. This company has over 100 years experience in the industry. They are in search of a Cost Accountant to join their growing team.

• Base Salary $90,000-$100,000
• 10% Bonus
• 401(k) Plan
• Full Benefits
• Hybrid WFH Opportunity