JOB TYPE: Direct Hire
LOCATION: Fair Lawn, NJ
REMOTE / ONSITE: Onsite
POSTED: Mar 20, 2026
About Atrium:
What you do matters. Guided by our Applicant-Centric™ approach, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued, and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team committed to your growth and success.Client Overview:
Our client is a leading manufacturer dedicated to delivering high-quality, precision-engineered products to customers across a variety of industries. This is a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment where teamwork, accountability, and problem solving are highly valued. They are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join their team.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$115k – $120k
Position Overview:
The Senior Cost Accountant will be responsible for providing accurate cost analysis, maintaining standard costing, evaluating production performance, and supporting strategic financial decisions across the organization. This role plays a critical part in driving financial visibility and operational efficiency within a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities of the Senior Cost Accountant:
- Lead all aspects of cost accounting, including standard cost development, cost roll-ups, BOM reviews, labor and overhead analysis, and inventory valuation.
- Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances, including purchase price variances, production variances, scrap, and yield.
- Prepare and maintain accurate standard costs, cost models, and cost updates in alignment with operational changes.
- Collaborate with operations to evaluate production efficiency, cost drivers, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Perform monthly closing activities, including inventory reconciliations, journal entries, and detailed cost reporting.
Required Experience/Skills for the Senior Cost Accountant:
- 7+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost structures.
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets.
Preferred Experience/Skills for the Senior Cost Accountant:
- CPA or CMA certification is preferred but not required.
- Experience working cross-functionally with operations teams in a manufacturing setting.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
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