Cost Accountant

Company Overview

Specified Technologies Inc. (STI) is an industry leader in the development of firestopping systems, smoke and sound control products, and innovative construction solutions. For more than 30 years, STI has partnered with contractors, engineers, and building owners to provide tested, trusted, and code‑compliant solutions worldwide.

Headquartered in Somerville, New Jersey, the company has grown to serve multiple markets and geographies and remains committed to innovation, safety, and performance in passive fire protection.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a Cost Accountant who will be responsible for analyzing, tracking, and reporting manufacturing costs to support accurate financial reporting and informed operational decision-making. Partners closely with plant leadership, operations, supply chain, and finance to maintain standard costs, monitor inventory, investigate variances, support month-end close, participate in annual budgeting and forecasting and identify opportunities to improve profitability and cost control.

This is a hybrid role based at our Burlington, NJ Manufacturing and Warehouse Facility.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain and periodically update standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead in the ERP system.
• Analyze material, labor, overhead, purchase price, and production variances and provide clear explanations to management.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing accounts.
• Monitor work-in-process, raw materials, and finished goods valuation and obsolescence reserve to ensure accuracy.
• Participate in and support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs, including reconciliation and reporting.
• Prepare periodic reports for plant and financial needs on costs, margins and productivity.
• Partner with operations, engineering, procurement, and supply chain to review cost drivers and improve costing accuracy.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing costs, inventory, and plant labor and overhead costs.
• Design inventory production process flow and partner with IT Department to integrate production flow accurately into our ERP System.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to strengthen cost controls, reporting quality, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in the process of new product costing at both the engineering and manufacturing levels including the development of applicable bills of materials.
• Provide additional non-manufacturing cost accounting financial support for critical areas such as freight, warehousing and tariffs.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Experience

• 2–5+ years of cost accounting in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, including work-in-process, overhead allocation, physical inventory, cycle counts, BOMs, routings and production reporting.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. Knowledge of Acumatica and/or Netstock a plus.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal control requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• CMA or CPA is a plus.

Why You'll Love Working Here!

At STI Firestop, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and individual growth. We’re committed to supporting our employees with meaningful benefits, including:

• Paid Time Off – Company Paid Holidays, Vacation, Floating, and Sick time to use when it works best for you.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Build your financial future with our 401(k) program, including employer contributions.
• A Great Team Environment – Work with people who support you, value your contributions, and want to see you succeed.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Please note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or H-1B transfer. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and not require sponsorship now or in the future.