Job Title: Junior Cost Accountant Job Description/Responsibilities + Assist in Cost Analysis – support the Controller Cost Accounting by planning, studying, and collecting data to determine the costs associated with raw materials, labor, overhead, and equipment. You'll play a key role in keeping our manufacturing efficient and cost-effective. + Report Preparation – Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting reports, ensuring our leadership team has the insights they need to keep the business moving. + Standard Cost Management – helps analyze, review, and modify standard costs, ensuring they reflect the latest market trends, bills of materials, and production realities. + Inventory Control – Support physical inventories and monitor cycle counts, making sure every ingredient is accounted for, and our process is streamlined. + Collaboration – Work closely with the Assistant Controller and CFO, supporting financial operations through effective communication and teamwork across departments. + Process Improvement – Automate processes, refine expense tracking, and drive continuous improvement in our operations, keeping us at the forefront of the industry. Essential Skills + A bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience. + 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting. + Expertise in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Familiarity with Oracle NetSuite & Microsoft Dynamics GP is a plus. + A detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. + A passion for collaboration, with strong communication skills that allow you to work seamlessly across teams. + Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required. Work Environment This is an onsite role located in Clifton, NJ. Benefits + Flexible compensation + Great benefits package + Internal career growth opportunities This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to ktrivigno @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call. 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.