Cost Accounting Manager - job 2 of 2

Client: Well-Known Manufacturing/Distribution CompanyRole: Cost Accounting ManagerSalary: $130,000 - $145,000/annually + Bonus & BenefitsLocation: Secaucus, New Jersey - *Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site*Job Responsibilities:• Manage the monthly manufacturing close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, preparing/reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation• Collect and analyze data about plant operational costs on monthly basis• Prepare monthly manufacturing analysis reports, and oversee supply chain initiatives• Lead monthly manufacturing and supply chain meetings with operations teams and leadership to support the growth of the business and share key cost findings• Manage preparation of annual cost-of-sales budgets and lead annual standard cost roll• Create and maintain standard product costing• Review cost estimates of new products for establishing selling prices• Work cross functionally with other departments on key operational projects and cost accounting requirements• Manage annual audit process as it relates to cost of sales, manufacturing operation and inventory by working directly with the auditors to answer queries and provide analysis as required in a timely manner• Assist with compilation of certain information for preparation of tax returns• Prepare commentary for cost-of-sales variances to budget