Sr. Cost Accountant

Post Date

May 06, 2024

Location

Hackettstown,
New Jersey

ZIP/Postal Code

07840
US
Aug 01, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Accounting

Req #

NAS-702624

Pay Rate

$100k - $150k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a qualified Senior Cost Accountant to join our client's global team to contribute to the energizing transformation of society and industry towards a productive and sustainable future, embracing their commitment to diversity and inclusion. Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Monitoring and analyzing financial KPIs and identifying relevant business trends.

* Collaborating with finance professionals to understand financial performance drivers.

* Preparing and reviewing financial documents and presentations for business planning.

* Performing account reconciliations, journal entry reviews, and inventory analyses.

* Communicating with project sponsors regarding the status of ongoing projects.

* Facilitating the cycle count process and reconciling balance sheets.

* Validating operational and financial data accuracy through reconciliations and exception reviews.

* Preparing financial modeling for "what if" scenarios and analyzing their impact on the factory.



Financial Reporting & Planning:

- Lead the preparation of financial reports, business plans, budgets, and forecasts.

- Ensure alignment with client's accounting policies and internal controls.

Accounting & Compliance:

- Oversee the classification and coding of financial transactions.

- Maintain compliance with client's accounting practices, budgets, and policies.

Financial Analysis:

- Conduct thorough analyses of general ledger accounts.

- Prepare variance analyses and management reports.

- Assist with period-end reporting and cost accounting tasks.

Inventory Management:

- Collaborate with facility cycle counters for daily inventory processes.

- Administer capital projects from inception to disposal.

- Manage excess and obsolete inventory.



We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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Required Skills & Experience

* Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

* 8-10 years of experience in accounting/cost accounting and/or as a controller within a manufacturing environment

* Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Vlookups and other accounting skills)

* Experience with SAP, Oracle and/or KBM

* Strong written & verbal communication skills

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.