Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant Location: Ewing, NJ Shift/Schedule: M - F, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - Hybrid (onsite 3 days per week) Pay rate: $38-$49/hr (Based on experience) Duration: 3 month contract, with possible extension or conversion to perm Duties and Responsibilities: Support the entire Cost Accounting System SAP ECC-driven business processes (Standard costs, Month-end closing, Quarterly forecast, Annual Plan) for the Supply Chain network. Partner with multiple Plants to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the month-end cost accounting close, ensuring all Plants are reconciled in SAP and comply with SOX accounting guidelines. Serve as a trusted business partner to the plants, offering guidance and support on HQ cost accounting requirements, assisting with submissions, and proactively identifying opportunities for process improvements. Provide master data and standard cost support to all plants and contract manufacturing for plan and periodic price updates, ensuring timely and accurate release of standard costs in SAP. Assist in consolidated reporting and analysis for Supply Chain, providing insights into cost drivers and trends. Issue Transfer Pricing to International Subsidiaries and provide Price revaluation to Brand Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting. Perform monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations ensuring the integrity of the financial records. Support internal and external audit processes by presenting documentation, explanations, and data analysis as required. Qualifications: BS in Accounting/Finance from an accredited institution. Minimum 5+ years' experience in cost accounting / financial accounting analysis role, preferably in a multi-product, multi-plant, multi-warehouse environment. Corporate and or Divisional HQ Operations Finance experience preferred. #M1

Created: 2024-10-21