Job Title: Cost Accountant
Job Description

The Cost Accountant will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a standard cost accounting system. The role involves preparing journal entries, maintaining and reconciling ledger accounts, collecting data, allocating costs, and preparing reports on labor, equipment, depreciation, assembly, or other operating expenses. Additionally, the accountant will prepare financial statements and variance reports as needed.

ResponsibilitiesReview standard material, labor, subcontract fees, and overhead costs.Prepare journal entries and reconcile inventories to the balance sheet.Analyze gross margin, cost of sales, inventory trends, turnover ratios, and production yield.Prepare audit schedules and footnote disclosures.Support business unit and manufacturing groups with cost, manufacturing, and inventory analysis.Assist in complying with Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and internal control requirements.Work with manufacturing to plan and conduct physical inventories.Reconcile physical inventories to SAP systems for applicable locations.Validate vendor reconciliations performed by our logistics group and follow up as required.Understand and monitor inventory movements and their impact on the P&L.Validate GAAP and non-GAAP P&L results by performing detailed analysis of the cost of sales.Support product/customer margin analysis by reviewing, correcting, and reconciling SAP transactions.Support the analysis of variances incurred during production and purchasing activities.Ensure timely completion of month-end processes for the settlement of production orders.Support the maintenance of material cost updates, activity, and overhead rate updates.Support the process of updating standard costs for new parts and the annual cost roll.Essential SkillsExperience with SOX compliance.Proficiency in SAP.Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.Strong skills in cost accounting, general ledger, and reconciliation.Experience with month-end processes and cost analysis.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in manufacturing environments.Experience in internal audit processes.Work Environment

This is a permanent role offering a hybrid work environment with three days in the office and two days working from home. Enjoy benefits such as catered lunch and golfing once a week, contributing to a positive and engaging company culture.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K. Hybrid work environment working from home 2 day a week. Two weeks vacation, sick pay accrual, flexibility.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Camarillo,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 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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