Cost Accountant Jobs in New York City, NY

Vaco LLC

$110000 - $120000

Bronx, NY

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing journal entries, account reconciliations, maintaining fixed asset and prepaid schedules, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll support, and cost allocations—contributing significantly to the accuracy and efficiency of daily accounting activities and the monthly close process. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs.

Dunkin'

$70000 - $80000

Lodi, NJ

This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with internal controls, and timely analysis of costs and variances related to plant operations. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Kforce Inc.

$80000 - $100000

New York, NY

Key Responsibilities: Lead and execute month-end and year-end closing processes for real estate development projects, including reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, and producing financial reports. Conduct in-depth financial analysis of real estate development projects, assessing investment returns, profitability, and risk factors; Provide insights to support decision-making.

Kforce Inc.

$70000 - $90000

Parsippany, NJ

Kforce's client, a publicly traded Financial Services company located in a State-of-the-Art office in Northern, NJ is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team. Key Tasks: Responsible for maintaining general ledger account balances, in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Vaco LLC

$120000 - $125000

Stamford, CT

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

Vaco LLC

$60 - $65

greenwich, CT

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

Jobot

$120000 - $148000

Montville, NJ

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ECLARO

$30 - $38

White Plains, NY

This role will support Cost Control team for project implementation by Utility Operations (UOPP) including Generations, Transmission, Canals, Reimagine Canals, Headquarters and Infrastructure. ECLARO's Client is America's largest state power organization and is a national leader in energy efficiency and clean energy technology.

Jobot

$100000 - $130000

Edison, NJ

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Cogent Infotech Corp.

$30 - $35

White Plains, NY

This role will support the Cost Control team for project implementation by Utility Operations (UOPP) including Generations, Transmission, Canals, Reimagine Canals, Headquarters and Infrastructure. Hi, Cogent InfoTech, a leader in consulting solutions, prides itself on delivering top-notch services and talent to our 150+ Government and 70+ Commercial clients.

Family Connections, Inc.

$90000 - $115000

East Orange, NJ

Work Environment/Physical Demands: The individual must be willing to travel across the state of NJ.The individual must possess the ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, and lifting of up to or in excess of 50 pounds. Skills and Abilities: Advanced written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills, a motivated self-starter, excellent planning and organizing skills, attention to detail.

Diagnostica Stago, Inc.

Parsippany, NJ

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; Contact Management systems; Database software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Collaborates with Stago HQ on Finance projects and special topicsIn collaboration with IT team, ensure financial system is stable and meets business needs, and financial records are accurate and safe guarded accordingly.

Vaco LLC

$150000 - $180000

Brooklyn, NY

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Foster McKay

Springfield, NJ

This individual will bring strong expertise in SEC reporting and technical accounting and will play a key role in researching, interpreting, and implementing complex accounting guidance while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. This role requires a hands-on professional with a CPA and Big 4 public accounting background who can quickly integrate into the team and provide technical accounting leadership on critical matters.

CFS

$110000 - $120000

Hawthorne, NJ

The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for inventory valuation and tracking production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead. Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate monthly cutoffs and financial reporting.

Michael Page

$110000 - $115000

Freeport, NY

Due to a rise in demand, as well as the opening of new manufacturing sites, they are looking for a new Cost Accountant to join the team and help manage the expansion. The successful Cost Accountant will: Have 3-5 years of experience working as a Cost Accountant in a manufacturing business.

CORPORATE

Westbury, NY

Job DescriptionAs the Senior Accountant you will conduct complex and critical financial studies and analyses, prepare monthly and annual financial statements, maintain general accounting records for entities of responsibility and act as liaison to outside auditors, tax accountants and consultants. Transforming care, optimizing patient satisfaction and creating better patient outcomes are just some of the things our talented team members are doing at North Shore-LIJ each and every day.

Axon

$111000 - $177600

New York City, NY

You will work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Technology teams to support the monthly close, analyze revenue trends, strengthen internal controls, and improve processes. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors.

H&H

$65000 - $90000

New York, NY

This position is responsible for all phases of the project life cycle, from collaborating with Project Managers during project setup to assisting with cost proposals and contract closeouts. • Partner with Project Managers to establish project budgets based on contractual provisions and request additional funding when necessary.

Hourchildren.org

$65000 - $80000

Long Island City, NY

The Grants Accountant ensures the financial integrity of all grant-funded programs by managing the full lifecycle of government (NYC/NYS) contracts. Register contracts, process amendments, and manage budget modifications in city/state portals (e.g., PASSPort, Grants Gateway, HHS Accelerator).

GLAAD

$90000 - $105000

New York, NY

The work of GLAAD is a campaign-style work environment that operates on a breaking news cycle; there is always a high level of energy and rapid activity for everyone in the organisation, preparing for the next events/campaigns to accomplish our important media advocacy work, challenging anti-LGBTQ activism, and changing hearts and minds about our need for full equality. Staff members are expected to consciously and continuously promote the mission, values, programs, and impact of the organisation when presented with opportunities for participating in membership development and reaching out to personal connections on behalf of GLAAD.

Related

$80000 - $110000

New York, New York

Review and coding of contractor/vendor invoices, coordinating approval of the invoices, monitoring the loan budget, ensuring timely funding of the loan requisition, and overseeing payment of vendors. In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business.

RedLion Mobile

Plainview, NY

Ensure the accuracy of data in each account by researching the nature of recorded transaction, reviewing underlying supporting documentation (vendor bills etc.), prepare imports into Quickbooks and preparing journal entries as applicable. Monitor and identify cost savings opportunities across the companyInteracts with vendors and internal stakeholders to set up processes and resolve issues and ensure cost savings.

Justworks

$97000 - $106700

New York City, NY

Good judgment - the exercise of critical thinking, analyzing and assessing problems and implications, identifying patterns, making connections of underlying issues, understanding risks and developing mitigation strategies, and taking ownership of the outcome. At Justworks, you'll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community.

CFS

$80000 - $100000

White Plains, NY

This role will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting leadership with actionable insights. Collaborate with project managers to track job costing, analyze cost variances, and ensure accurate billing.

ConsultNet

$125000 - $155000

Stamford, CT

The ideal candidate will play a key role in improving how financial data is processed and reported by leveraging tools such as SQL, Excel, SAP, and scripting languages to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and visibility across the organization. As a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions, our expertise spans across project services, contract-to-hire, direct placement, and managed services both onshore and nearshore.

Altios

Inwood, New York

As the company enters a new phase of industrial expansion following a major investment in a fully automated production line, the finance function plays a central role in supporting growth, ensuring compliance, and strengthening internal structuring. You lead monthly and annual closing processes, prepare financial statements (P&L and Balance Sheet), perform reconciliations, manage accruals and provisions, and oversee inventory and fixed asset accounting.

Grassi

$80000 - $100000

New York, New York

This position is responsible for all phases of the project life cycle, from collaborating with Project Managers during project setup to assisting with cost proposals and contract closeouts. Responsibilities:Partner with Project Managers to establish project budgets based on contractual provisions and request additional funding when necessary.

Synerfac Technical Staffing

Edison, NJ

A leading electrical construction and telecommunications contractor in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to support high-profile commercial, healthcare, financial infrastructure, and data center projects across NJ and NYC. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with project managers and executive leadership to drive financial accuracy and performance.

UVeye

$130000 - $150000

Teaneck, NJ

With over $380M in funding and strategic partnerships with industry giants such as Toyota, Amazon, General Motors, Volvo, and Hertz, our technology is utilized in manufacturing plants, dealerships, wholesale auctions, delivery fleets, seaports, and more. Lead and continuously enhance operational cost accounting processes, ensuring accurate inventory valuation, cost flows, and subledger-to-GL integrity across locations and third-party partners.

Catholic Charities Community Services

$90000 - $110000

New York, NY

Key ResponsibilitiesAudit, Compliance & General LedgerServe as the main point of contact for annual financial audits, preparing detailed schedules, trial balances, and supporting documents for external auditors. Operating across 10 New York counties, we oversee a portfolio of approximately 3,000 affordable units and specialize in developing, constructing, and acquiring housing for families, seniors, and supportive populations.

Hackensack Meridian Health

Edison, New Jersey

The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. Contributes to and/or files the Federal/State payroll tax returns, quarterly state sales/use tax returns, Federal/State corporate tax returns, and annual reports.

Grow Therapy

$91000 - $102000

New York City, NY

Mental & Physical Health Support: No-cost access to therapy through the Grow platform, weekly flexible hours for self-care ("Mental Health Mornings/Afternoons") and memberships to leading wellness apps (such as One Medical, Headspace, and Talkspace). Execute and support month-end close activities, including preparing and maintaining accurate financial records and general ledger activity to support internal reporting and decision-making.

Vaco, LLC

$110000 - $130000

Manhasset, NY

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

AHRC Nassau

Brookville, New York

Overview: The Senior Accountant is an important member of the Accounting Department with responsibilities related to providing timely and accurate transaction processing and analyses for AHRC Nassau and Citizen’s Options Unlimited Inc, both agencies primarily funded by the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). These skills are required to effectively perform analyses and accounting work to support the financial statement close process, the New York State Consolidated Fiscal Report (NYS CFR) contract filing analysis and meeting audit requirements.

Hackensack Meridian Health

Edison, New Jersey

Responsibilities: A day in the life of a Senior Accountant II with Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Prepares and determines payroll withholding taxes to the appropriate Federal and State Governments; ensure timely payment of both Federal and state payroll taxes to the appropriate agency via electronic funds transfer; and prepares related journal entries at month end. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Global Industrial

$100000 - $125000

Port Washington, NY

For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America. Preparation of account reconciliations using Blackline Reconciliation tool (including monthly bank reconciliations, prepaids, accrueds, expenses, etc.).

CFS

$85000 - $90000

plainview, NY

This role is responsible for monitoring project costs, managing contract billing, processing accounts payable, and ensuring accurate financial reporting throughout each project’s lifecycle. We’re looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to support the financial oversight of multiple construction projects.

Hellman Electric

$80000 - $120000

Bronx, New York

This role involves analyzing labor efficiency, cost trends, under/overbilling, and other financial reports relevant to the project, providing regular and ad-hoc reports to the Project Manager. Over its long-standing history, Hellman Electric has expanded from its heavy construction roots to become a full-service electrical construction firm with Design-Build and Trade Management capabilities.

White Tiger Connections

Long Island, NY

The role helps prepare audit documentation, ensures compliance with GAAP and internal policies, and supports accurate accounting across assigned areas such as cash management, accounts payable/receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, grants, or other modules. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position performs advanced general ledger work, prepares journal entries and reconciliations, contributes to month-end and year-end close, and assists with financial reporting and analysis.

Michael Page

$150000 - $175000

New York, NY

Responsible to the jobsite team and Project Managers to ensure that company policies and procedures are followed with respect to day-to-day accounting functions at the jobsite. Evaluate the adequacy of cost forecasts and alert supervisor of project accounting if project management forecasts are incomplete, inadequate, or unreasonable.

Hispanic Federation Inc

$70000 - $80000

New York, NY

A minimum of two (2) years of nonprofit accounting experience or experience managing grants and financial reporting; the ideal experience includes processing complex financial transactions, ensuring compliance with legal or contractual requirements, recordkeeping, and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. Attend professional development training and remain abreast of public sector compliance announcements and their applicability to grant management-related audit, federal regulations, state laws, organizational policies, and any workshops or seminars on grants or special revenues.

CORPORATE

Westbury, NY

Job DescriptionAs an Accountant you will prepare journal entries, financial statements and account analysis and maintain various financial and accounting records and prepares bank reconciliations. Transforming care, optimizing patient satisfaction and creating better patient outcomes are just some of the things our talented team members are doing at North Shore-LIJ each and every day.

Moss New York LLC

$28 - $34

New York City, NY

Working closely with the Finance team, the Staff Accountant will oversee high-volume invoice processing, vendor communications, balance sheet reconciliations, and general cashiering oversight. This position is well suited for someone who takes pride in precision, values structure and accountability, and recognizes that exceptional guest experiences are supported by disciplined and thoughtful financial management.

H&H

$75000 - $95000

New York, NY

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, supporting monthly close activities, and ensuring financial records comply with GAAP, FAR, and internal policies. With more than 139 years of experience and over 600 professionals across 32 offices nationwide, we combine deep technical expertise with the agility of a privately owned firm.

Neighborhood Health

Plainfield, NJ

JOB SUMMARY: Provides management with accurate financial information by verifying, inputting and documenting financial data, researching, analyzing and reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements and reports. Previous Work Experience: At least two years’ experience in accounting or a related field, non-profit accounting experience is helpful.

Manhattan Charter School

$75000 - $100000

New York City, NY

Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to provide a clear picture of the school's financial health to the school board, administrators, and relevant stakeholders. In 2012, MCS opened Manhattan Charter School 2 (MCS2), a replication of MCS located a few blocks away, expanding on the groundwork laid by MCS and bringing high levels of academic achievement to more students.

JRM Construction Management, LLC

$100000 - $125000

New York City, NY

Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to clients that include City, State & Federal Agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, respected property owners & developers, major law firms, media & tech firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms. A Project Accountant is responsible for all project accounting for jobs assigned, acting as liaison between accounting and project management ensuring accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting.

RailWorks

$100000 - $125000

New York City, NY

The Project Accountant is responsible for tracking the expenses such as time, material, labor and other costs incurred in each project against revenue/profitability in order to assist in making financial decisions regarding those jobs as well as future jobs. + Works closely with the Project Managers in preparing and maintaining project budgets, which will be utilized to analyze budget variances and to prepare estimates of costs to complete .

Freedom Recruiters USA

Edison, NJ

Compile, maintain and produce cash management reports and forecast reports using internal cash management applications for distribution to upper management. Communications with Project Management regarding billings, change orders, back charges, close-outs, and profit/loss analysis.