Cost Accountant

Job Description

As a Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for collecting and analyzing financial and manufacturing data to determine the costs of business activities, such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor. You will recommend process and policy changes to reduce costs and maximize profitability, evaluate the impact of changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services on overall costs, and develop cost projections for new and proposed products.

ResponsibilitiesCollect and analyze financial and manufacturing data.Recommend process and policy changes to reduce costs and maximize profitability.Evaluate the impact of changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services on overall costs.Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual expenditures.Record cost information to support expenditure control and decision-making.Conduct cost audits and prepare detailed reports and analyses.Develop cost projections for new and proposed products.Maintain the cost accounting system and ensure accurate recordkeeping.Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for the general ledger.Conduct physical inventories and oversee the cycle count program.Reconcile raw material inventories to ensure accuracy.Skills & Qualifications RequiredBachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or similar.A minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting.Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory, and cost accounting.Ability to analyze data, develop conclusions, and make recommendations.Proficiency in Excel with the ability to manage databases.Work Environment

Work within a dynamic manufacturing environment where you will use advanced technologies and systems to manage costs effectively. Dress in business casual attire as you collaborate with a team to achieve financial goals. Expect to engage in both individual tasks and team-based projects, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

Health, vision, dental and PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Combined Locks,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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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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 for other accommodation options.

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