Cost Accountant

Company: Vaco Financial
Location: East Brunswick
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Accounting Professionals-don't let your resume get lost in the shuffle!Let Vaco serve as your advocate in presenting you to our top clients who are looking for accounting professionals. Our client has an immediate need for a Staff Accountant!Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search, and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business.Our client is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their growing team. Must have a minimum of three years of hands-on Cost Accounting experience to be considered. This is an in-office position, based in Middlesex County so only local candidates need apply.Responsibilities:

• Gross margin analysis by item codes and by customer.
• Perform month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward.
• Prepare collateral reporting
• Coordinate with IT department for production, purchasing, import/export, accounts payable, accounts receivable, import/export IT, receiving, shipping, and other.
• Internal controls around inventory.
• Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories
• Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory, liability accounts.
• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research, and perform analytical studies regarding cost analyses and profitability.Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
  • Three plus years of Cost Accounting experience required
  • Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles & Cost Accounting Standards
  • Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reserves.
  • Food manufacturing background preferredIf you are qualified for all of the above and would like to learn more, please - APPLY NOW!

Keywords: Vaco Financial, East Brunswick , Cost Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , East Brunswick, New Jersey