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cost / inventory accountant.glen cove, new yorkposted today job detailssummary$85,000 - $95,000 per yearpermanentbachelor degreecategorybusiness and financial operations occupations reference AB_5042879 job details We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost & Inventory Accountant to manage supply chain financial operations for a growing company in Glen Cove, NY. You will own landed cost calculations (allocating international ocean/air freight, tariffs, and customs duties), inventory valuation on the Balance Sheet, and month-end GL reconciliations using mid-market ERP software and advanced Excel datasets.

Key Responsibilities Landed Cost & Import Tracking:

Calculate and allocate inbound freight, customs duties, tariffs, and logistics fees into inventory asset values across international shipments.

Inventory Accounting:

Manage standard/actual inventory costing, perform physical-to-GL inventory reconciliations, monitor Work-in-Process (WIP), and track tooling assets at contract manufacturers.

Month-End Close & GL:

Prepare journal entries, perform bank reconciliations, and execute AR/AP oversight in compliance with GAAP.

Variance & Margin Analysis:

Conduct Purchase Price Variance (PPV) analysis and product margin tracking to support leadership decision-making.

Data & ERP Operations:

Utilize ERP accounting software and Excel (XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables) to analyze cost drivers and build financial reports.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with purchasing, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure accurate inventory controls.

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field.

Experience:

2+ years of GL accounting experience within a manufacturing, assembly, import/export, or physical product distribution environment.

Technical Skills:

Proven experience using ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Sage, or equivalent) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Core Mechanics:

Solid grasp of landed cost concepts, inventory capitalization vs. P&L expense, and inventory variance analysis.

Location:

Ability to commute to Glen Cove, NY 11542. Benefits Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5

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BachelorsResponsibilities Landed Cost & Import Tracking:

Calculate and allocate inbound freight, customs duties, tariffs, and logistics fees into inventory asset values across international shipments.

Inventory Accounting:

Manage standard/actual inventory costing, perform physical-to-GL inventory reconciliations, monitor Work-in-Process (WIP), and track tooling assets at contract manufacturers.

Month-End Close & GL:

Prepare journal entries, perform bank reconciliations, and execute AR/AP oversight in compliance with GAAP.

Variance & Margin Analysis:

Conduct Purchase Price Variance (PPV) analysis and product margin tracking to support leadership decision-making.

Data & ERP Operations:

Utilize ERP accounting software and Excel (XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables) to analyze cost drivers and build financial reports.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with purchasing, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure accurate inventory controls. SkillsCost Accounting (2 years of experience is required)Landed Cost AllocationsInventory ValuationStandard Costing (1 year of experience is required)General Ledger (3 years of experience is required)ERP Systems (2 years of experience is required)Inventory Reconciliations (2 years of experience is required)Freight AllocationsMonth-End Close (3 years of experience is required)Work in Process WIPAdvanced Excel (3 years of experience is required)Pivot TablesQualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.