Seeking a highly-motivated and hands-on Accounting Manager to lead cost accounting and inventory management for a global manufacturer (plant level in North Jersey):
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform cost accounting, PPV analysis, and reporting (direct and indirect manufacturing costs + freight).
- Manage physical inventory and cycle counts, resolve variances.
- Analyze actual vs. estimated costs, collaborate on corrective actions.
- Report on inventory turnover.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting, including physical counts and utilization tracking.
- Support M/E close and special projects.
- Assist in developing data-driven KPI analysis.
- Support internal and external audit requests.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and other duties.
Qualifications:
- 4-7 years of manufacturing accounting experience (plant level)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA a plus).
- Must have cost accounting & fixed asset accounting experience
- Knowledge of manufacturing ERP systems (JDE, SAP, Oracle)
- Supervisor/mentoring skills (small teams)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships.
Benefits:
Competitive salary, performance bonus & benefits
Relocation assistance available
All qualified candidates will be contacted promptly.