We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a Senior Cost Accountant in the manufacturing industry, based in Somerset, New Jersey. As a Senior Cost Accountant, you will be executing advanced cost accounting analyses and creating various budget reports. You will not be managing any direct reports but will have the responsibility of team growth. This role is 100% onsite, 5 days a week. This is a contract opportunity with potential to be converted to a permanent role in the future. Prior experience with cost accounting is required.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct cost accounting analyses with a high level of precision
• Compare estimated costs with actual costs to identify discrepancies
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for advanced financial tasks
• Execute accounting functions in compliance with industry standards
• Contribute to the budget processes through insightful analysis
• Communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strategize and implement plans for team expansion.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Proficiency in cost accounting and cost analysis
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work output
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.