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Aston Carter Cost Accountant in St. Augustine, Florida
Job Title: Cost AccountantJob Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to maintain reports and analysis alongside operations to drive cost and process improvements. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gross margin analysis, product costing, reserve analysis for aging inventory, and raw material standards analysis. Additionally, this role involves analyzing actual manufacturing costs, preparing monthly and quarterly reports, and assisting with monthly cost forecasts.
Responsibilities
Maintain reports and analysis alongside operations to drive cost and process improvements
Conduct gross margin analysis and reporting
Calculate and apply labor and overhead standards, and monitor variances
Manage product costing and maintenance
Perform reserve analysis for aging inventory
Analyze raw material standards and usage, including PPV analysis
Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare monthly reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
Assist in the preparation of monthly cost forecasts and analyze actual results versus previous forecasts
Identify continuous improvement opportunities
Partner with the purchasing organization to help drive inventory reductions through recurring inventory reporting and excessive and obsolete material analysis
Roll up standard costs as needed to support revision rolls/new parts and re-cost all parts monthly
Review monthly manufacturing cost activity during monthly close and journalize adjustments as required
Monitor inventory and assets, ensuring cycle count accuracy and fixed asset inventories
Qualifications to Apply:
2-3 years of cost accounting experience
Product costing experience
Proficient in driving operational efficiency
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $43.00
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 fully onsite position in St. Augustine,FL.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Feb 7, 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.
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