Accounting Specialist

CFS

Melville, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$130,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Balance Sheet, Continuous Improvement, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Estimates, Cost Modeling, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Cross-Functional, Deltek Costpoint, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Inventory Costs, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Cost, Metrics, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Supply Chain Operations, Team Player, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Melville, NY
POSTED
8 days ago

Step into a high-impact accounting role where your insights directly influence manufacturing performance and profitability. Join a collaborative team and gain exposure across operations, FP&A, and leadership.



Accounting Specialist

Salary: $110,000–$130,000/yr



Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Work side-by-side with the Controller and gain strong visibility to leadership
• Direct impact on manufacturing efficiency, cost control, and profitability
• Exposure to multiple sites and cross-functional teams (FP&A, Supply Chain, Operations)
• Opportunity to build and enhance cost models, analytics, and reporting tools
• Hands-on involvement in inventory, variance analysis, and process improvement
• Expand your expertise in project accounting and ERP systems (Costpoint preferred)
• Be part of a data-driven environment focused on continuous improvement and Lean principles
• Gain ownership in month-end close and key financial processes
• Opportunity to contribute to training initiatives and scalable process enhancements



Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Specialist:

• Develop cost estimates, models, and Excel-based build-ups for materials, labor, and overhead
• Perform inventory and COGS account reconciliations and financial analysis
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Analyze manufacturing variances and labor productivity metrics
• Maintain project cost ledger accuracy and reconcile to the balance sheet
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve cost, inventory, and process issues



Qualifications for the Accounting Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of experience, including 2+ years in manufacturing accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• ERP experience (Costpoint preferred) and knowledge of project accounting


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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/