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Job Title: Cost Accountant Manager Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to manage all cost accounting responsibilities independently. This role involves compiling and analyzing cost data, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, and investigating gross margin discrepancies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment, as well as proficiency in various accounting systems.
Responsibilities
Handle all cost accounting tasks independently.
Calculate and enter costs for new products into the system.
Compile end-of-month reports from Oracle and present them in Excel.
Generate gross margin reports, comparing costs against sales.
Conduct daily investigations into gross margins and identify influencing factors.
Gather information about costs including raw materials, labor, and overhead.
Perform analysis and report all inventory journal entries.
Explain margins through COGS, labor, and cost components.
Essential Skills
7+ years of cost accounting experience.
Proficiency in Bill of Materials (handling 500+ lines).
Experience working with 10,000+ raw materials.
Familiarity with Oracle legacy system, AS400, and MAS90.
Ability to investigate discrepancies in cost and gross margin.
Experience with monthly closing procedures and journal entries for inventory data.
Advanced Excel skills.
General ledger, month-end, and journal entry expertise.
Inventory accounting knowledge.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Business-related degree.
Experience in process and efficiency improvements.
Manufacturing experience.
Work Environment
The role is fully on-site in Roselle during the 90-day training period, then you have option to work fully remote. The position involves working independently, with a primary focus on spreadsheet-based tasks.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $60.10/hr.
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• 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)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Roselle,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2025.
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.