Top 149 Cost accountants Jobs in New Jersey

Grant Accountant, Local Programs
New Jersey Institute of Technology —Newark, NJ
- $66,844.56 - $124,923.48 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
Cost Analyst (00592)
PMA Consultants Careers —South Plainfield, NJ
- $63,136 - $88,299 a year
- Extended hours
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Pass drug screening
- Databases
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cost Engineer - Gateway
Arcadis —Newark, NJ
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Military encouraged
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
Cost Analyst
Balchem Corporation —Montvale, NJ
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Organizational skills
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Cost Analyst, Intercompany
Balchem Corporation —Montvale, NJ
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 1 year
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Data Center Operations Cost Analyst
CoreWeave —Livingston, NJ
- $108,000 - $143,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Cost Accountant
SCHUTZ CONTAINER SYSTEMS INC GROUP —North Branch, NJ
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- In-person
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Cost/Staff Accountant
Lacas Coffee Company LLC —Pennsauken, NJ
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Mid-level
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Staff Accountant
Logan Search Group —Bergen County, NJ
- $28 - $38 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Finance
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Project Accountant
Aventia —Madison, NJ
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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7d
Project Cost Analyst
ITAC —Piscataway, NJ
- $66,000 - $90,000 a year
- Contract
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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2d
Staff Accountant
Sunbird Software Inc. —Piscataway, NJ
- Up to $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Office
8d
Staff Accountant
FOWLER LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT —Union, NJ
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Munich Airport NJ LLC —Newark, NJ
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
11d
Cost and Financial Analyst - Power Actuation Systems
Marotta Controls, Inc. —Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- ERP systems
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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9d
Audit/Assurance Staff Accountant
CG Team —Tinton Falls, NJ
- $68,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Office
- Finance
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
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Assistant Controller
Hoxton Circle —Secaucus, NJ
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- CPA
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
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Accountant – Division of Budget & Capital Planning, Department of Administration & Finance
Bergen County, NJ —Hackensack, NJ
- $60,000 a year
- Email
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Staff I Accountant - Consolidations, Reporting & Corporate Accounting
Tiffany & Co. —Whippany, NJ
- $63,000 - $80,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Finance
- Analysis skills
Senior Accountant
Saint Elizabeth University —Morristown, NJ
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Computer literacy
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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11d

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Grant Accountant, Local Programs

New Jersey Institute of Technology -
Newark, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$66,844.56 - $124,923.48 a year

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Procurement contract management
SharePoint
Accounting and finance experience
Managing projects

Full Job Description

Title:
Grant Accountant, Local Programs

Department:
NJTPA

Reports To:
Senior Manager, Finance and Administration

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Finance and Administration, the Grant Accountant, Local Programs performs a multitude of finance, administrative and accounting related activities necessary for the comprehensive management of NJTPA’s grants and contracts, while ensuring compliance with university (NJIT), Federal, State and local laws, regulations and funding requirements. Primary areas of responsibility include maintenance of finance/budget accounts, documentation and record files, preparing, administering, managing and reporting the status of various federally funded contracts; reviewing and processing invoices for compliance with contract awards and applicable regulations, policies and procedures; monitoring project budgets/contract awards; monitoring federal funding agreements (budgets and period of performance); sponsor invoicing and reports; and other related financial and administrative management activities as assigned.

Essential Functions:
Financial Management and Reporting:

Review Local Program expenditures to ensure alignment with award budgets, requirements, and university policies.
Monitor contract/project budgets and assistance in preparation of contract/budget modifications.
Assists in the development of monthly, quarterly and annual budget reports, as required;
Performs general accounting and record keeping for a variety of procedures and operations and preparation of related correspondence, reports and a variety of other compositions as may be requested or directed.
Enters purchase requisitions for contracts/subcontracts and oversees tracking of purchase orders and/or invoices for reimbursement to vendors/grant recipients.
Log, track, and review invoices for accuracy, eligibility of expenses and compliance with contract terms, federal regulations, policy and procedures, and route for approval as appropriate.
Review and advise central staff, vendors/grant subrecipients on the status of their contracts, invoices, etc., including any billing and/or compliance issues as needed;
Collaborate with NJIT staff on tracking, reviewing and reconciling expenditure reports; purchase orders; accruals; payments; and, award closeouts;
Review and submit sponsor invoices and supporting documentation as required.

Grant Management

Assists with Local Programs pre-award activities, facilitate/attend kick-off and project close out meetings to ensure conformity to applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
Assists with tracking and processing agency task order agreements and modifications.
Create, maintain and monitor accounting records and progress reports, including procurement and invoicing data, prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual contract/subcontract budget status reports for Finance and Administration Management review, advising of any potential issues or concerns; assist in preparation of contract status reports.
Assists in the periodic review and maintenance on internal processes and procedures for grant administration requirements in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
Assists with Agency audit reviews, as required.
Assist with year-end reconciliations and grant award closeouts, as required.
Assists with other financial accounting, and administrative related activities of the NJTPA as needed.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related degree is required.
Minimum of three years of experience in contract/project management, accounting or financial administration, and procurement is required.
Requires strong time management, organization and communication skills, written and oral.
At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Self-motivated, detailed oriented worker, with the ability to work in both a team-environment and independently to achieve desired goals and objectives.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong attention to detail, time-management, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while managing multiple projects concurrently under the pressure of deadlines and changing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to proactively present and escalate ideas, suggestions and problems to ensure continuous improvement.
Practical problem-solving skills, decision making abilities, and ability to complete tasks within set timeframes.
Working knowledge or experience with financial management and administration of grants and/or contracts, accounting, budgets and procurement transactions.
Experience in federal grants management preferred.
Familiarity of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements that govern grant administration and reporting including 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Intermediate knowledge and experience using a variety of software applications in an office environment (Microsoft 365 Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint experience required).
Working knowledge of financial management system software (E-merchant/Banner Finance/Workday Software Systems and/or SAP experience or similar ERP system a plus).

Bargaining Unit:
PSA

Range/Band:
24

Salary Information:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is $66,844.56-$124,923.48 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Required Applicant Documents: Resume/CV Cover Letter

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment across our teaching, research, and workplace communities. NJIT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, and are dedicated to ensuring access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in all employment, programs, services, and activities.
Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator. For more information on the act please click here.
If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please visit the Department of Human Resources located in Fenster Hall, Room 500, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 or call (973) 596-3140. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department at [email protected].
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NJIT is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization of each new hire.

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