<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our client's manufacturing team in the Malvern, Pennsylvania area. In this role, you will serve as a critical financial partner to plant and operations leadership, overseeing cost and inventory accounting processes and driving operational and financial decision-making. This position requires a deep understanding of cost analysis, standard costing, and manufacturing performance to ensure accurate financial reporting and informed business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage key manufacturing cost accounting activities, including monthly closing procedures, transaction reviews, and reconciliations for inventory and cost accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and validate balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and ensuring compliance with controls.</p><p>• Review plant-level financial results to ensure accurate reporting and consistency across locations.</p><p>• Oversee standard costing processes, including updates to standards, governance, and collaboration with operations and supply chain teams to reflect changes in production conditions.</p><p>• Maintain and verify cost-related master data, such as bills of materials (BOMs), material standards, and transfer pricing.</p><p>• Analyze and interpret cost and operational variances, providing actionable recommendations to plant and finance leadership.</p><p>• Develop comprehensive reports on product costs, manufacturing variances, inventory levels, and gross profit performance.</p><p>• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by building analytical models and conducting cost comparisons for manufacturing performance.</p><p>• Coordinate physical inventory counts, including planning, execution, reconciliation, and initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy.</p><p>• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance production reporting and costing processes while collaborating across departments for aligned decision-making.</p>
<p>Our client in the Edison, NJ area is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their growing team! This is a fully onsite position, Monday through Friday, with a schedule of either 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 8:30 AM–5:30 PM. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in procurement. While the role offers training, candidates with prior experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain are strongly preferred. A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will have advanced Microsoft Excel skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you'll support daily procurement operations by processing purchase orders, maintaining accurate purchasing records, coordinating with vendors, and partnering with internal departments to ensure the timely procurement of goods and services. You'll also use data analysis to support purchasing decisions and help drive operational efficiency. </p><p>Responsibilities: </p><p>Process purchase orders and support day-to-day procurement activities. Utilize JD Edwards (ERP) to enter, track, and manage purchasing transactions. Analyze purchasing data using advanced Microsoft Excel to create reports, identify trends, and support business decisions. Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from internal departments and vendors. Maintain accurate procurement documentation, purchasing records, and files. Monitor purchase orders and communicate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. Review procurement data for accuracy while managing high volumes of transactions. Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve order discrepancies and support purchasing initiatives. Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to improve procurement processes and operational efficiency. Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, procedures, and internal controls. </p><p>Based on experience, this role can pay between $55,000-60,000 base salary. </p><p>Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Two weeks of Paid Time Off Five paid sick days Paid Holidays</p>