Cost Accounting Manager

Stefanini Group•Bridgewater, NJ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stefanini Group is hiring! Stefanini is looking for a Cost Accounting Manager in Bridgewater, NJ (Hybrid). This role involves managing month-end close, forecasting, and budgeting processes for assigned areas of the balance sheet. Key responsibilities include reviewing actual results for accuracy, compiling and explaining variances, and overseeing quarterly account reconciliations. The position also entails managing the accounting of employee benefits and payroll, collaborating with shared service centers, and ensuring SOX compliance. This role requires strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX regulations, and global finance operating models, along with excellent communication and analytical skills.

Requirements

SAP S/4 and SAC experience
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX regulations, and global finance operating models.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of end-to-end accounting processes and working with global teams in various countries
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Strong attention to detail and a passion for process improvement and automation.
Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word is required.

Responsibilities

Manage the month end close, forecasting and budgeting processes for assigned areas of the balance sheet
Timely and accurate review of actual results for completeness, accuracy and proper accounting treatment and classification.
Compilation and review of monthly balance sheet deliverables, including identifying and providing explanations of significant variances between actual and forecasted/budgeted balances.
Review and oversight of quarterly account reconciliations and deliverables to financial reporting and the external auditors.
Manage the accounting of various employee benefit and other accruals, including coordination with internal and third parties, and documentation/review of significant assumptions.
Responsible for the Company's North America payroll accounting, including timely identification and resolution of interface errors and coordination with ADP.
Assist the Senior Director of Corporate Accounting with special projects and GAAP research on accounting issues.
Collaborate with the shared service center to transition and manage transactional responsibilities such as preparing account reconciliations.
Provide training and oversight to ensure process compliance and efficiency.
Prepare and/or review support for internal and external audit requests.
Ensure SOX compliance for account related control.
Provide information to Tax Department in support of the Company's tax provision, tax returns, and tax audits.