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Senior Cost Accountant

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: Nielsen Associates
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Cost Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York

Join a well-established, highly respected manufacturing organization with decades of stability, long employee tenure, and a strong reputation for quality and precision. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where your work directly supports production, inventory accuracy, and operational decision‑making. You’ll partner closely with manufacturing leadership, gain deep visibility into the business, and play a key role in improving cost transparency and efficiency.

If you enjoy being close to operations, digging into the numbers, and influencing how a business runs, this is a role where you can truly make your mark.

Note: Candidates must be a U.S. Person or able to qualify for required government licensing.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Analyze manufacturing costs and compare actual results to standard costs
  • Own inventory reconciliation and investigate variances between inventory systems and the general ledger
  • Lead standard cost updates and maintain accurate cost structures
  • Oversee cycle counts, research discrepancies, and monitor inventory accuracy
  • Review purchase price variances and recommend cost updates as needed
  • Monitor and evaluate overhead rates, including trend analysis and recommendations
  • Partner with manufacturing and cross‑functional teams to explain results and support corrective actions
  • Support costing related to engineering, R&D, and non‑recurring programs
  • Contribute to a compliant, safety‑focused operating environment
Must‑Haves
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • Cost accounting experience is a must
  • Manufacturing experience is a must
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of GAAP
  • Ability to analyze complex data, manage multiple priorities, and communicate clearly
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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