Cost Accountant jobs in New York

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Cost Accountant
  • Macmillan Job Board
  • New York, NY FULL_TIME
  • Reporting to the Director of Accounting this position is responsible for performing cost accounting functions. This includes analysis of orders to ensure that costs are applied appropriately in a timely and accurate manner; allocation of paper costs utilizing third party vendor reports; follow up with production team and other departments on any issues arising in the processes; executing month end closing procedures; reconciliations of
    various subledgers to general ledger accounts; preparation, review and distribution of various cost reports. This position will utilize available technologies and standard procedures to perform functions as effectively and efficiently as possible.

    What you'll do:

    • Review, analyze and correct order costs as needed, interact with other departments to resolve costing related issues, communicate significant issues to management and business units
    • Month End Close – Run month-end reports and review for completeness and accuracy; prepare and post journal entries for reclasses, accruals, etc.; proactively resolve open issues and questions
    • Reconciliations – Analyze and compare activity between sub-ledger and general ledger accounts, investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner, communicate potential issues to management
    • Assist with ad hoc analysis as requested, support other team members and share knowledge

    • Assist with cost accounting requirements for the annual audit

    What you'll bring:

    • 2-3 years of relevant work experience in accounting roles

    • Understanding of Cost Accounting processes

    • Solid Understanding of US GAAP

    • Advanced Excel (including ability to work with large data sets)

    • Proficiency with SAP, and Analysis for Office (AO) is a plus

    • Effective communication skills

    • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

    • Publishing experience is a plus

    This role will have an annual salary of $75,000 - $85,000. 

    Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Its publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats. 

    U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, Macmillan publishes under the Pan Macmillan name. The German company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.

     

  • 21 Days Ago

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Cost Accountant
  • Macmillan Publishers
  • New York, NY FULL_TIME
  • Reporting to the Director of Accounting this position is responsible for performing cost accounting functions. This includes analysis of orders to ensure that costs are applied appropriately in a time...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Cost Accountant
  • Macmillan Learning
  • New York, NY FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionReporting to the Director of Accounting this position is responsible for performing cost accounting functions. This includes analysis of orders to ensure that costs are applied appropriatel...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Cost Accountant
  • Four Seasons Family of Companies
  • Holbrook, NY FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join Four Seasons Building Products Group, a leading national outdoor living spaces business with manufacturing locations in New York, Alabama, Califor...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Cost Accountant
  • Wego Chemical Group, LP
  • Great Neck, NY FULL_TIME
  • Wego Chemical Group is a global distributor and sourcing partner of chemicals and ingredients. We are an established player in the global specialty chemical markets, providing end-use manufacturers ac...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Cost Accountant
  • Berry Global, Inc
  • RIVERHEAD, NY FULL_TIME
  • Overview About Berry Global Inc. We are proud to be a leading global manufacturer of plastic packaging products and protection materials serving multiple markets including food and beverage, personal ...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Cost Accountant
  • The Judge Group
  • City Of Industry, CA
  • About the jobAt Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accountant
  • ProLogistix
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Job Description Job Description Direct Hire Position We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team! You will be ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accountant
  • 21st Century Staffing,LLC
  • Huntington, WV
  • Job Description Job Description SUMMARY This position is for a senior accounting professional that will use critical thi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accountant
  • Professional Search Group - Orange County
  • Palmdale, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Professional Search Group (PSG) is looking for a Cost Accountant to add to their client'...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accountant
  • Experis
  • Medford, WI
  • Our client, a leading manufacturer In Medford, WI is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team. Job Title: Cost Accou...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accountant
  • Experis
  • Manassas, VA
  • Our client is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team. As a Cost Accountant you will proactively participate in the...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accounting Specialist
  • Manpower
  • Austin, MN
  • Can you work independently and deliver on deadlines? Do you have a strong understanding of Accounting Principles with ex...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accountant
  • Chemring Sensors and Electronic Systems
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Job Description Job Description Description: JOB SUMMARY The Cost/Inventory Accountant plans, organizes, and manages the...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

New York is a state in the Northeastern United States. New York was one of the original thirteen colonies that formed the United States. New York covers 54,555 square miles (141,300 km2) and ranks as the 27th largest state by size.[3] The highest elevation in New York is Mount Marcy in the Adirondacks, at 5,344 feet (1,629 meters) above sea level; while the state's lowest point is at sea level, on the Atlantic Ocean. In contrast with New York City's urban landscape, the vast majority of the state's geographic area is dominated by meadows, forests, rivers, farms, mountains, and lakes. Most of...
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Income Estimation for Cost Accountant jobs
$67,177 to $84,060

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