Hire Point Recruiting · 23 hours ago
Cost Accountant
Ridgewood, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expHire Point Recruiting is seeking a Cost Accountant to support inventory cost accounting, valuation, and reporting activities. This role is responsible for monitoring inventory trends, identifying discrepancies, and improving processes related to inventory management and costing, while collaborating with finance leadership and cross-functional teams.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Anthony Carrea
Responsibilities
Manage standard costing and inventory valuation for all landed cost components, including purchase price, duties, tariffs, freight, and broker-related fees
Develop and distribute recurring inventory reporting on a weekly and monthly basis for finance and leadership stakeholders
Review inventory transactions and data patterns to identify irregularities, resolve variances, and recommend corrective actions supported by root-cause findings
Lead the accounting function for physical inventory and cycle count programs in partnership with logistics and operations
Provide oversight of cycle count activity performed by a small inventory count team and ensure accurate daily execution
Maintain ownership of inventory aging analysis and collaborate with internal teams to address excess or obsolete stock through sales and planning efforts
Coordinate all inventory-related audits and third-party appraisals, including external CPA reviews and lender collateral assessments
Support the evaluation of inventory reserves and provide recommendations for appropriate reserve calculations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting with strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly in areas related to inventory accounting and cost of goods sold
Minimum of three years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing or consumer products setting
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex reporting capabilities
Experience working within an ERP environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with experience compiling and interpreting data from multiple sources
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at various levels
Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage deadlines with minimal supervision
Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, emotional intelligence, and strong business partnering approach
Company
Hire Point Recruiting
Hire Point Recruiting offers contract, temporary, and permanent placement hiring solutions and partners with start-ups.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Anthony Carrea
Managing Partner
Kate Donato
Managing Partner
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