Cost Accountant

Ewing, New Jersey

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Type: Contract

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Category: Accounting & Finance

Contractor Work Model: Hybrid

Brand: System One

Job ID: 375893

Date Posted: 06/23/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/gJxgxq


Job Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Ewing, New Jersey
Type: Contract
Compensation: $25 - $32 hourly
Work Model: Hybrid – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday onsite
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm (37.5 hours weekly)

Overview:
Seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to analyze manufacturing costs, prepare financial reports, and support cost efficiency initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Hybrid role requiring collaboration across teams, with a focus on cost analysis, budgeting, and process improvements.


Responsibilities:

  • Cost Analysis and Reporting: Analyze manufacturing costs, including material, labor, and overhead, to provide accurate financial reports and insights.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with company financial goals and strategies.
  • Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis to compare actual costs against budgeted or standard costs and provide explanations for discrepancies.
  • Inventory Management: Monitor and evaluate inventory levels, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, to ensure accurate valuation and cost control.
  • Product Costing: Develop and maintain product cost models, ensuring accurate calculation of standard costs and identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports related to manufacturing costs for management review, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
  • Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements that enhance cost efficiency and accuracy.
  • Compliance and Auditing: Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Assist with internal and external audits related to manufacturing costs.
  • System Management: Utilize ERP systems to manage and analyze cost data effectively, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.


Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
  • Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is preferred.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
  • Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build effective working relationships.


System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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