Accounting Manager Job at Coda Search│Staffing in Fair Lawn

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Coda Search│Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. 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 Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Coda Search│Staffing by 2x Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) #J-18808-Ljbffr