Aston Carter · 5 days ago
Cost Accountant
Greenfield, IN
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$34/hr - $41/hr
3+ years expAston Carter provides corporate talent solutions and is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to join their team. The role involves analyzing costs associated with business activities, preparing reports, and collaborating with various departments to enhance profitability.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Plan, study, and collect data to determine costs of business activities such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor
Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, and manufacturing methods to determine effects on cost
Prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
Record cost information for use in controlling expenditures
Analyze audits of costs and prepare reports
Estimate costs of new and proposed products
Prepare quotations for large projects and analyze post-project costs
Provide management with reports specifying factors affecting product prices and profitability
Maintain the Cost Accounting System
Assist with inventory valuation and reporting, including physical inventory and cycle count programs
Conduct excess and obsolescence analysis
Assist with month-end close of the General Ledger
Develop and maintain a standardized reporting database for internal performance reporting
Prepare internal and external monthly performance review charts
Reconcile finished goods inventories
Compile project costs and analyze variances
Travel to manufacturing facilities as needed
Collaborate with various departments such as Engineers, Sales, and Purchasing
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of financial analysis or cost accounting experience
Experience in manufacturing inventory accounting
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, and queries
Experience managing projects and processes
Understanding of ERP systems and budget management
Preferred
Experience in the manufacturing industry
Strong tenure and longevity in previous roles
Ability to bring new ideas to the table and implement changes
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
Aston Carter
Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Juan Pablo McCausland-PHR, CDP
Human Resources Business Partner
Sherry Guevara
Regional Human Resources Partner-West Region
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