Job Title: Accounting Manager
Job Description

This candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing financial performance. Primary responsibilities will include analyzing and controlling costs, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving operational process improvements. This position requires a strong appetite for cost accounting and a keen interest in operational process improvement and creation.

ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain cost accounting system, documentation, and records.Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.Monitor inventory transactions and reconcile inventory accounts.Assist in month-end close of the General Ledger and cost accounting entries.Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing cost data and analysis.Conduct physical inventories and monitor the cycle count program.Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided to determine effects on cost.Provide cost estimates for new products and product modifications.Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.Collaborate with operations and engineering to improve cost accuracy and operational efficiency.Fundamental understanding of SOX compliance.Essential Skills5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and practices.Experience with ERP systems related to costing (M2M preferred).Experience with standard costing systems.Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).Experience with general ledger, inventory management, cost analysis, inventory accounting, month end, forecasting, budgeting, and reconciliation.Critical thinking skills for improving and/or creating costing processes, accounting, financial reporting, reporting, accounts payable, and compliance.Work Environment

The work environment is on-site with travel to Indiana required one week a month to visit other sites. The role offers a lot of room for growth and career pathing, a highly visible role within a collaborative environment, and a strong benefits package. The organization is in growth mode and offers stability, being backed by a large organization.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $62.50/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 fully onsite position in Wheeling,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 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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