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Our client based out of Bethlehem, PA is seeking a remote Cost Accountant. This Cost Accountant will be responsible for completing balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals within Oracle to support the month-end close. They will also be doing analysis and running weekly reports around costs, inventory, and sales.
Job responsibilities:
Performs month-end cost accounting close entries, accruals and analysis.
Maintains the Oracle product master files and creates/updates production formulas
Assists with the preparation of the annual standard cost budget and forecasts
Prepares monthly account reconciliations and performs Balance Sheet reviews with management
Prepares various monthly decision management reports
Analyzes production costs, investigates unusual costs and ensures proper procedures are being followed.
Exercises expertise in preparing detailed business process and cost analysis
Assists in review and development of reports to support management
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
5+ years of reconciliations experience
5+ years of journal entries experience
5+ years of reporting/analysis around costs, inventory, sales
2+ years of budgeting/forecasting experience
Ability to create pivot tables and Vlookups in Excel
2+ years of Oracle experience from 2020 or later required
Experience working within a large manufacturing company
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.
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