Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant (Manufacturing) Wayne, NJ Area | Full-Time | Onsite Our client, a well-established manufacturing company in the Wayne, NJ area, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join its growing accounting team. This onsite role is ideal for an accounting professional with manufacturing experience who enjoys partnering with operations to improve financial performance and drive process efficiencies. Responsibilities Maintain standard cost accounting systems and analyze manufacturing variances. Reconcile raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory. Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and assist with month‑end close. Partner with production leadership to analyze costs, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency. Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting. Support physical inventory counts and internal/external audits. Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 2+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and GAAP. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Dynamics GP. CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification is highly preferred. Bilingual Spanish is a plus. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary Performance‑based bonus opportunity Comprehensive, low‑cost health benefits Pension/profit‑sharing retirement plan Opportunity to work with an established manufacturing organization in a collaborative environment If you're a detail‑oriented accounting professional with a passion for manufacturing finance and cost analysis, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity in the Wayne, NJ area. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. #J-18808-Ljbffr