Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing

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Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.

Full-time.

Weiss-Aug is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with facilities across the U.S. and Mexico. We specialize in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications, and consumer goods industries.

We’re seeking a passionate and skilled Senior Cost Accountant to lead and manage all aspects of cost accounting in a dynamic, privately held manufacturing company. This hands‑on role involves developing, maintaining, and analyzing standard costs, inventory valuation, and cost variances across multiple product lines and sites.

• Maintain standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead for all product lines.
• Analyze BOMs, routings, and production workflows to ensure accuracy and alignment with operations.
• Update and validate cost models for changes in input costs, labor rates, or efficiencies.
• Perform detailed cost variance analysis, including PPV, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption.
• Provide root‑cause analysis and partner with operations and supply chain to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly cost reports for leadership.
• Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventories.
• Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and reconciliations.
• Assist in setting inventory reserves and improving control processes.
• Collaborate with production, supply chain, and engineering to understand cost drivers.
• Participate in capital project evaluations, product profitability analysis, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Serve as the finance lead for cost‑related ERP configuration and reporting improvements.
• Standardize and document costing processes and controls across facilities.
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance accuracy and transparency of cost data.
• Prepare to lead and mentor future cost accountants as the department grows.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field; MBA or certification (CPA, CMA) a plus.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting;
  Advanced Excel; experience with ERP systems and BI tools;
  Plex ERP and Microsoft Power BI a plus.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to analyze cost data and provide actionable insights.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to present to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Problem‑Solving:
  Proven track record of identifying issues and implementing solutions.
• Attention to Detail:
  High accuracy in all work.

East Hanover, NJ.

$115,000 - $130,000.

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Cigna Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Group Life and Accidental Insurance
• Sun Life – Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Smoking Cessation Program
• Pet Insurance

Pay transparency:
The base salary for this role will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on experience, skills, and internal consistency. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested, we encourage you to apply.

Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.