Cost Accounting Specialist If interested please email me directly: ***jmccullough@actalentservices.com*** Description: • Capital Project Tracking – stay on top of supporting documentation for closing – goal is to close all projects within 30 days of last invoice, also need to develop understanding of how a CEP is put together for approval. • Balance Sheet Reconciliation – Inventory & PUR210 done during month end close, all other accounts reconciled as close to month end as possible. • Month end close process – JE’s, Analysis, Report Outs. • Monthly analysis of inbound freight and purchase price variances for identification of any standards that need to be adjusted. Raw board is mostly done via the auto upload process, but all other raw materials need to be monitored. • Shop Order Analysis – review variance exceptions with production. • Learn to do a standard cost roll and communicate/verify large changes w/ the appropriate team members. • Gain a clear understanding of how the usage variances are calculated and what is driving them (i.e., Run time, setup time, lot size, scrap, timing of floor stock purchases). • Accounts payable coding. • Review and understand the monthly cost savings report produced by the CI Leader. Also, participate in new cost savings projects by rationalizing CI Leader’s calculation approach to make sure it is as financially accurate as possible. • Learn how to develop BOM’s & routings within BPCS. • Learn and assist in the cost estimating process. • Cycle Count Process – understand the rationale behind the cycle count procedure at the facility and participate in both its execution and problem solving when recurring issues are encountered. • Budgeting – be involved in the budget process from beginning to end. Capital, Cost Savings, Machine Std, Departmental Costs, Work Center Rate development etc. • Manage Scrap billing to both other facilities and outside vendors. • Assist in the management of consignment inventory to keep both inventory and payables accurate. Skills: cost analysis, manufacturing environment, inventory, month end, BOM, SKU Additional Skills & Qualifications: -minimum of 2 years experience working with cost analysis -minimum of 2 years experience of supporting month end -manufacturing experience preferred -experience with inventory / cycle counting Experience Level: Intermediate Level 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.