Cost Accountant

System One • Ewing, NJ • Posted June 24, 2026

Position Overview

Job Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Ewing, New Jersey
Type: Contract
Compensation: $25 - $32 hourly
Work Model: Hybrid – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday onsite
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm (37.5 hours weekly)

Overview:
Seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to analyze manufacturing costs, prepare financial reports, and support cost efficiency initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Hybrid role requiring collaboration across teams, with a focus on cost analysis, budgeting, and process improvements.


Responsibilities:


+ Cost Analysis and Reporting: Analyze manufacturing costs, including material, labor, and overhead, to provide accurate financial reports and insights.

+ Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with company financial goals and strategies.

+ Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis to compare actual costs against b...