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Cost Accounting Manager in Queens, NY

Cost Accounting Manager job description

Cost accounting managers must have strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and technology skills. Businesses seek individuals with at least five years’ experience and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. A CPA, CGMA or CMA, as well as an MBA, is highly valued.

Typical cost accounting manager duties:

Developing cost standards for materials and laborDesigning and implementing cost accounting systemsAnalyzing production costs and recommending changesOverseeing annual physical inventoryHiring, training and supervising cost and inventory accounting staff

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Cost accounting
Data fluency and analytics
ERP software proficiency
Financial reporting
Inventory valuation and control
Power BI
SQL
Standard costing and variance analysis

Salary for Cost Accounting Manager in Queens, NY

143325 - 188370

Low
143325
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
159023
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
188370
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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