Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Overview: Aston Carter is partnering with a manufacturing company to hire a Sr. Cost Accountant (6+ month contract). This is a long-term project but there is opportunity to become a permanent employee if there is interest.

Description:

• Applies principles of cost accounting to conduct studies and analysis providing detailed cost information required to set manufacturing standards, report performance against those standards, and generally develop improved accuracy of production transactions and inventory valuation by performing the following duties

• The Sr. Cost Accountant will be supporting cost and management accounting including but not limited to percentage completion calculations, project accounting, financial reporting and analysis, month-end financial closing, and audit

• In addition, the position will require a robust investigative mindset and can work through efficiency improvements and opportunities as they present

• Manages preparation and execution of annual standards and monthly statistical cost rolls

• Manages process involving establishment of standard costs of new parts, and review and analysis of standard cost of existing parts

• Analyzes the purchase price variance in the general ledger

• Audits cycle count activity, selection of items to be counted, recount decisions, research of discrepancies, and reports on progress towards making improvements for greater accuracy and coverage

• Assist in preparation of inventory reports and charts for executive management

• Performs monthly closing activities including preparation of journal entries and explaining variances

• Assists in the development of procedures and controls associated with cost accounting

• Ensures Oracle system integrity and accuracy of general ledger and cost accounting data

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years in cost accounting role - needs to be comfortable being in the details

• Oracle and Oracle Project Management experience

• Percentage completion, WIP, and bill of materials

  About Aston Carter:

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.