Job Title: Cost Accountant
Job Description

Perform a combination of cost accounting tasks on production contracts and provide general accounting support at month-end closings. Analyze material, labor, and overhead cost variances. Provide oversight, analysis, and reporting of company inventory. Preparation of monthly journal entries, analysis of invoicing, reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts, assignment of account coding and approval of expenditures. Create/Update new standard costs as requested. Assist with the annual standard cost roll for various business groups. Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end cost accounting close requirements to meet corporate deadlines. Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries as part of the month-end close process. Prepare cost accounting reports to monitor manufacturing expenses and inventory trends. Review and explain month-end manufacturing variances between actual and standard costs. Monitor and observe cycle counts and perform monthly account reconciliations and input into the corporate central database. Manage the monthly scrap process.

ResponsibilitiesPerform cost accounting tasks on production contracts.Provide general accounting support at month-end closings.Analyze material, labor, and overhead cost variances.Provide oversight, analysis, and reporting of company inventory.Prepare monthly journal entries and analyze invoicing.Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts.Assign account coding and approve expenditures.Create and update new standard costs as requested.Assist with the annual standard cost roll for various business groups.Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end cost accounting close requirements.Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries.Prepare cost accounting reports to monitor manufacturing expenses and inventory trends.Review and explain month-end manufacturing variances between actual and standard costs.Monitor and observe cycle counts and perform monthly account reconciliations.Input data into the corporate central database.Manage the monthly scrap process.Essential SkillsCost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.Experience with ERP systems.Detail-oriented.Ability to work with diverse teams with multiple priorities.Experience with complex software systems.Strong problem-solving ability and experience identifying root causes.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in accounting, or a related field.Work Environment

The role will be on-site 3-4 days a week and will report to the interim Finance Director.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Perry,OH.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 2025.

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\n \n About Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

\n Diversity, Equity & Inclusion\n

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

\n Hiring diverse talent\n Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection\n Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes\n Ensuring growth opportunities for our people\n

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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