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Aston Carter · 22 hours ago

Cost Analyst

Aston Carter provides corporate talent solutions and is seeking a Cost Analyst in Post Falls, ID. The role involves supporting financial decisions, product costing, and operational performance through detailed analysis and reporting.
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze financial results, trends, and key performance metrics
Build and maintain detailed cost, margin, and profitability analysis by product, customer, and business unit
Track and explain standard vs. actual cost variances (PPV, labor, overhead, production)
Monitor inventory levels, valuation, turns, and excess & obsolete
Support sourcing decisions, supplier changes, and make‑vs‑buy analysis
Develop and enhance financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools
Contribute to cost‑reduction initiatives, capital projects, system improvements, and long‑term planning

Qualification

Cost accountingFinancial analysisAdvanced Excel skillsSAPERP systemsPower BI/TableauVariance analysisInventory planningManufacturing experienceSupply chain exposureProblem-solving abilities

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems
Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Cost accounting, product costing, variance analysis, inventory planning
Financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, cost reduction
Manufacturing, multi‑entity experience, supply chain exposure

Preferred

Experience with Power BI/Tableau a plus

Benefits

A very competitive benefit package
Paid Time Off
10 company paid holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
A generous 401(k) employer contribution

Company

Aston Carter

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Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2011-01-31Acquired

Leadership Team

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Juan Pablo McCausland-PHR, CDP
Human Resources Business Partner
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Sherry Guevara
Regional Human Resources Partner-West Region
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