Job Title: Cost Accountant

Location: Central Islip, NY

Responsibilities:

Perform inventory reconciliations and product costing.Focus on production and cost control, minimizing expenses, and monitoring spending.Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze scenarios and spending, find cost-saving options, and approve expenditures.Ensure spending is necessary and justified, understanding the purpose of expenses.Utilize SAP Production Planning (PP) and Costing modules, as well as FICO.Excel proficiency required (formulas, lookups, data linking, chart creation).Clean and align data for dashboards, analyze data, derive insights, and make recommendations (no dashboarding required).Engage with stakeholders in manufacturing, quality, R&D, and HR.Review production numbers, process flows, and steps in the process.Preferably experienced in the pharmaceutical industry, consumables, or food manufacturing.Understand the impact of costing accounting entries from spend to final reporting.

Qualifications:

Must-Have Skills:Inventory managementCostingManufacturing experienceGAAP knowledgeReconciliationProduction planningERP systemsExcel proficiencyNice-to-Have Skills:General ledger experienceMonth-end closingReportingVariance analysisSAP knowledge

Work Environment:

Flexible work hours; not strictly 9-5.Option to work from home occasionally.Supportive and low-pressure environment.Hiring Manager offers flexibility and support, especially around month-end tasks which need to be completed within 3 days.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00

Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO policy to ensure you have time to relax and recharge.
Health Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
Dental Insurance: Dental plans that cover routine check-ups and more extensive dental work.
Vision Insurance: Vision plans to help you maintain optimal eye health.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Central Islip,NY.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 2025.

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\n \n About 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.

\n Diversity, Equity & Inclusion\n

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:

\n Hiring diverse talent\n Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection\n Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes\n Ensuring growth opportunities for our people\n

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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