Cost Accountant

Job Title: Cost Accountant Location: Grand Island, NY Employment: Direct Placement Industry: Manufacturing Compensation: $75,000 - $100,000/year Schedule: 40hours /week About the Opportunity: Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead Maintain standard costs and update them periodically based on actual performance Support the month-end close process through cost variance analysis and journal entries Why You'll Love Working Here: Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. What You'll Do: Analyze inventory valuations and reconcile with general ledger accounts Support internal and external audits with cost-related documentation and analysis Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling to support business planning Support the operations finance/manufacturing accounting functions by providing/assisting in plant reporting, compilation, and analysis, performing month-end close activities, performing bill of material maintenance, and assistance with product standard cost integrity Ensure costing integrity across all systems, transactions, and products Investigate and explain actual vs. standard variances with precision Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies. Monitor internal controls and identify opportunities for improvement. Provide ad-hoc reporting as requested by management, owners, or project managers in a timely manner Take the initiative to develop and improve any accounting functionality that could improve the company's financial position Other responsibilities as required Job Requirements What You'll Bring: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance 6+ year of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or operations finance, including manufacturing cost analysis and standard costing. What Sets You Apart: CPA Certification. Cost Accounting background needed Public accounting experience Strong computer knowledge including Excel needed Knowledge of Sage X3 and Controller consolidation reporting desirable Working knowledge of inventory accounting concepts, including inventory valuation methods, cost of goods sold (COGS), purchase price variance (PPV), and inventory reserves needed Proficiency in account reconciliation, variance analysis, and financial analysis, with the ability to identify trends, discrepancies, and potential financial risks needed. Additional Information: Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. #J-18808-Ljbffr