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Coda Search│Staffing

Accounting Manager

Coda Search│Staffing, Fair Lawn, New Jersey, us, 07410

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Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types Annual Bonus

We are seeking a hands‑on Accounting Manager who is ready to take ownership of all major costing and inventory activities, including building and maintaining standard costs, handling valuation, managing variance analysis, and supporting the financial close. In this role, you will be involved in the day‑to‑day cost operations while also contributing to budgeting, forecasting, raw‑material costing, and pricing and margin analysis for finished goods. You will work closely with production data to identify and resolve variances, strengthen controls, and improve costing processes. You will also collaborate with teams across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and finance to keep reporting accurate and to ensure a smooth month‑end and year‑end close.

Responsibilities

Guide daily cost and inventory accounting workflows, maintaining perpetual inventory accuracy and up‑to‑date standard costs

Manage annual standards for materials, labor, overhead, and machine rates, adjusting as needed throughout the year

Analyze raw‑material costs and support margin and pricing evaluations for finished goods

Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and detailed variance reviews across material, labor, overhead, PPV, scrap, and yield

Oversee closing activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial reports

Ensure proper cutoff for sales, inventory, receivables, and payables through coordination with operational teams

Maintain and improve the standard cost system and inventory records

Update commodity‑based raw‑material pricing and cost standards annually

Lead finished‑goods margin analysis incorporating material, labor, overhead, plating, and production metrics

Conduct cycle counts and scrap reviews, partnering with operations and engineering to investigate variances

Perform cost roll‑ups for new items and verify BOM and routing accuracy

Assist in developing and analyzing overhead cost pools for budgeting and standard‑setting

Identify inefficiencies and recommend cost‑saving opportunities

Support enhancements to reporting, processes, financial systems, and special projects

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, and GAAP within a manufacturing environment

Strong background in raw‑material costing and standard‑cost methodologies

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required

MBA or CPA preferred

Ability to evaluate complex operational and financial data and translate insights into clear recommendations

Strong communication skills and ease working cross‑functionally

Hands‑on, organized, and committed to ongoing process improvement

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Manufacturing

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Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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