{"id":133800,"date":"2026-10-01T17:26:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T17:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/0000001ficckd_1790875601-cost-accountant-east-brunswick-new-jersey\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T20:16:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T20:16:49","slug":"0000001ficckd_1790875601-cost-accountant-east-brunswick-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/0000001ficckd_1790875601-cost-accountant-east-brunswick-new-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost Accountant"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong><a id=\"myCustomID\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com\/jobs\/job\/0000001FICCKD_1790875601\">To Apply for this Job Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our growing finance team. The Cost Accountant will be responsible for analyzing manufacturing and inventory costs, maintaining standard costing, supporting month-end close activities, and providing financial insights to improve operational efficiency and profitability. 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