Overview
Cost Analyst/Cost Accountant Jobs in Newark, USA at Vaco
Job Title
Client:
Manufacturing
Location:
Harrison, NJ 07029
Onsite – 5 days a week, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday close at 3:00 PM
Pay Rate: $35 per hour – $42 per hour
Contract:
3‑6 months, with potential extension or conversion to permanent
Role Overview
Cost Control & COGS Analyst – responsible for taking ownership of item costing both pre‑ and post‑sale, establishing rigorous processes that tie all costs directly back to the original quote.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain end‑to‑end cost‑tracking procedures from quoting through final invoicing to post‑sale analysis.
- Ensure clear and accurate reporting of estimated versus actual costs for each job, shipment, customer, invoice, and item.
- Build systematic processes that capture all cost components: raw materials, freight, warehousing, labor, and overhead.
- Identify discrepancies between estimated and actual costs and investigate root causes.
- Provide regular analysis of COGS, profit margins, and variances at various levels (by job, customer, shipment, item, etc.).
- Recommend changes and corrective actions to improve cost accuracy, profitability, and operational efficiency.
Broader Impact
This role is central to strengthening our COGS and profit analysis capabilities and will drive company‑wide improvements in cost control and financial transparency.
Requirements
- Proven experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or a similar role within a product‑based business.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement cost control systems and processes.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross‑functionally.
- Deep understanding of all cost components: raw materials, freight, warehousing, labor, overhead, etc.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Title: Cost Analyst/Cost Accountant
Company: Vaco
Location: Newark, USA
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