Cost Accountant
East Brunswick, NJContract / Full-time$45–50/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Beacon Hill Solutions Group is seeking a Cost Accountant to analyze manufacturing and inventory costs, maintain standard costing, support close activities, and provide financial insights. The role works with accounting, operations, purchasing, and production teams to support accurate cost reporting and inventory valuation. It is contract-to-hire and on-site, with compensation described as $45–50 per hour depending on experience.
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Compensation
$45.00 - $45.00 / Yearly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Job Description
Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our growing finance team. The Cost Accountant will be responsible for analyzing manufacturing and inventory costs, maintaining standard costing, supporting month-end close activities, and providing financial insights to improve operational efficiency and profitability. This role works closely with accounting, operations, purchasing, and production teams to ensure accurate cost reporting and inventory valuation.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain standard costs for products and inventory.
Analyze manufacturing costs, material usage, labor costs, and overhead allocations.
Monitor inventory transactions and reconcile inventory balances.
Perform cost variance analysis and communicate findings to management.
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including inventory and cost accounting entries.
Maintain and update bills of materials (BOMs) and routing information.
Conduct physical inventory counts and cycle count audits.
Analyze inventory reserves, obsolete inventory, and inventory adjustments.
Develop financial reports related to production costs, margins, and profitability.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning processes.
Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
Assist with external audits and provide supporting documentation as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
3+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
Experience with ERP systems and inventory management software.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Compensation & Benefits
Contract-to-hire with competitive salary between $45-50/hr dependent on experience.
Comprehensive benefits package after inital probationary period.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
Beacon Hill. Employing the Future
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Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
0000001FICCKD-4662
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