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Cost Accountant

BEACON HILL SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC • Princeton, NJ • 2h ago

Compensation $95,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Yearly

Hours Per Week 40

Number Of Positions 1

Job Description Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Cost Accountant

Location: Mercer County, NJ

Schedule: Hyrbid

Salary: Up to $110,000 - Contract - to- Hire

About the Opportunity

Beacon Hill is partnering with a growing chemical manufacturing company in Mercer County, NJ that is seeking a Cost Accountant to join its finance team. This position will play a critical role in analyzing manufacturing costs, inventory activity, product profitability, and operational performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment and a strong understanding of cost accounting principles.

Responsibilities

Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods

Prepare and review inventory and manufacturing-related journal entries

Perform inventory reconciliations and assist with cycle count and physical inventory processes

Analyze manufacturing variances, including labor, material, and overhead costs

Monitor product costs and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements

Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities

Prepare cost and profitability reports for management

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities

Partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams to improve reporting and cost visibility

Ensure accuracy of inventory valuation and compliance with company policies

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Chemical, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, or process manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis

Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionallyBeacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future

Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjczNzIyLjEwNDEyQGJlYWNvbmhpbGxjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

14004595PHICCMM-4662

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