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Cost Accountant

Imagine Staffing Technology
Lockport, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Job Profile

Job Title : Cost Accountant

Location : Buffalo, NY

Hire Type : Direct Hire / Permanent

Pay Range : $90,000 - $100,000

Work Model : Hybrid, Flexible start / end time

Recruiter Contact : Samantha Marranca

Nature & Scope : Positional Overview

Imagine Staffing is recruiting for a Cost Accountant on behalf of our client headquartered in Lockport, NY. This is a direct hire opportunity offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the potential for professional growth.

The Cost Accountant will play a key role in the Finance Department by ensuring the company maintains a clear understanding of its financial condition. This role focuses on advanced cost accounting analyses and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to support the company’s operational and financial goals.

Role & Responsibility :

Tasks That Will Lead To Your Success

  • Develop and maintain product standard costs during the budget process and throughout the year.
  • Collaborate with the Operations team to maintain accurate inventory costing and counts, including implementing and maintaining a cycle count process with the Lockport Master Planner.
  • Perform monthly inventory reconciliations and generate associated reports.
  • Conduct quarterly inventory reviews to prepare capitalization of variances entries and assess inventory for obsolescence.
  • Partner with the Operations team to provide financial support, including fixed and variable cost analysis, capital expense support, understanding cost variances, and supporting S&OP and scheduling processes.
  • Maintain fixed asset records, track capital spending, and report on completed projects.
  • Reconcile assigned accounts accurately and efficiently.
  • Assist in month-end and year-end close activities to ensure the Finance Department produces timely and accurate financial information.
  • Support the Finance Department on ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 5-10 years of related manufacturing experience. (Nice to have)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred. (Nice to have)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, financial reporting software tools, and ERP systems; experience with IQMS is preferred but not required.
  • Strong understanding of accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking, and active listening.
  • Ability to manage confidential information and work in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines efficiently.
  • Key Attributes :

  • Strong ability to collaborate effectively with cross-departmental teams.
  • Exceptional math aptitude and ability to process large volumes of information accurately and efficiently.
  • Excellent planning and organizing skills to ensure the success of financial operations.
  • Set up new processes; Analyst experience. Able to explain large chunks of data and report on it.
  • Salary : $90,000 - $100,000

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