Estimator (Estimator) Full-Time

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.

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.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; office location and other geographic considerations; With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.