Wiss
Overview
This range is provided by Wiss. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Background: A Wiss manufacturing client located in Morris County, NJ is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join their team. This individual will be hands-on in developing, maintaining, and analyzing standard costs, inventory valuation, and cost variances across multiple product lines and sites.
Prior cost & manufacturing experience is a MUST!
This candidate should have strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and ERP software.
The position is FULLY ONSITE no exceptions. LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY SHOULD APPLY! Compensation is outlined below.
Core Responsibilities
Standard Costing & Product Costing
Maintain standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead for all product lines.
Analyze bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and production workflows to ensure accuracy and alignment with actual operations.
Update and validate cost models to reflect changes in input costs, labor rates, or operational efficiencies.
Variance Analysis & Reporting
Perform detailed analysis of cost variances including purchase price variance (PPV), labor efficiency, and overhead absorption.
Provide root cause analysis and partner with operations and supply chain to resolve discrepancies and improve performance.
Prepare monthly and quarterly cost reports for leadership.
Inventory Accounting & Controls
Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventories.
Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations.
Assist in setting inventory reserves and improving inventory control processes.
Track slow moving and obsolete inventory.
Operational & Cross-Functional Support
Collaborate with production, supply chain, and engineering teams to understand cost drivers and support continuous improvement efforts.
Participate in capital project evaluations, product profitability analysis, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Serve as the finance lead for cost-related ERP configuration and reporting improvements.
Process Improvement & Future Team Leadership
Standardize and document costing processes and controls across facilities.
Recommend and implement improvements to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and transparency of cost data.
Prepare to lead and mentor future cost accountant as the department grows.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) a plus.
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of standard costing, cost variance analysis, and inventory accounting. Advanced Excel skills are essential; experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools.
Strong ability to analyze cost data and provide actionable insights.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present costing information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Compensation Target Compensation: $115-$125k salary (commensurate with experience) and comprehensive benefits
To All Staffing Agencies:
This position is for a Wiss client as we operate a separate recruiting line of business. Please do not forward resumes to Wiss employees at any of our locations. Wiss is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of Wiss.
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This range is provided by Wiss. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Background: A Wiss manufacturing client located in Morris County, NJ is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join their team. This individual will be hands-on in developing, maintaining, and analyzing standard costs, inventory valuation, and cost variances across multiple product lines and sites.
Prior cost & manufacturing experience is a MUST!
This candidate should have strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and ERP software.
The position is FULLY ONSITE no exceptions. LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY SHOULD APPLY! Compensation is outlined below.
Core Responsibilities
Standard Costing & Product Costing
Maintain standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead for all product lines.
Analyze bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and production workflows to ensure accuracy and alignment with actual operations.
Update and validate cost models to reflect changes in input costs, labor rates, or operational efficiencies.
Variance Analysis & Reporting
Perform detailed analysis of cost variances including purchase price variance (PPV), labor efficiency, and overhead absorption.
Provide root cause analysis and partner with operations and supply chain to resolve discrepancies and improve performance.
Prepare monthly and quarterly cost reports for leadership.
Inventory Accounting & Controls
Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventories.
Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations.
Assist in setting inventory reserves and improving inventory control processes.
Track slow moving and obsolete inventory.
Operational & Cross-Functional Support
Collaborate with production, supply chain, and engineering teams to understand cost drivers and support continuous improvement efforts.
Participate in capital project evaluations, product profitability analysis, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Serve as the finance lead for cost-related ERP configuration and reporting improvements.
Process Improvement & Future Team Leadership
Standardize and document costing processes and controls across facilities.
Recommend and implement improvements to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and transparency of cost data.
Prepare to lead and mentor future cost accountant as the department grows.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) a plus.
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of standard costing, cost variance analysis, and inventory accounting. Advanced Excel skills are essential; experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools.
Strong ability to analyze cost data and provide actionable insights.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present costing information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Compensation Target Compensation: $115-$125k salary (commensurate with experience) and comprehensive benefits
To All Staffing Agencies:
This position is for a Wiss client as we operate a separate recruiting line of business. Please do not forward resumes to Wiss employees at any of our locations. Wiss is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of Wiss.
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