Description

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Standard Cost System Management: Supervise the maintenance of the standard cost system, including tasks such as manufacturing accounting, variance analysis, and ensuring the accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs) within an ERP system.\nDaily Cost Accounting: Oversee daily operations related to cost accounting, including setting current costing rates, conducting yield analysis, labor reporting, managing monthly close processes, and analyzing performance against expectations.\nFinancial Improvement Initiatives: Partner with Operations Engineering to drive financial improvements based on performance analysis and the execution of annual business plan initiatives.\nAnnual Cost Updates: Lead the annual process of updating product costs for all SKUs and product categories, covering both internally and externally manufactured products.\nCost Estimation: Review and evaluate cost estimates for new or special products to establish selling prices and ensure gross margins are met.\nInventory Control: Develop and implement inventory control measures, including a robust cycle count process, and lead the annual physical inventory counts with operations.\nProduction Order Reconciliation: Establish a process for reconciling production orders to identify material and production variances, track production yields, and identify areas for improvement.\nBOM Accuracy: Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure the accuracy and currency of Bills of Materials.\nFinancial Reporting: Prepare and present financial and operational reports to management, including ad hoc financial analyses.\nFinancial Analysis Tools: Develop tools to support management decisions on production improvements, capital expenditures, and cost reduction initiatives.\nBusiness Initiatives: Lead or participate in business initiatives and special projects aimed at enhancing financial and operational efficiency.\nBudgeting and Forecasting: Lead the development of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and multi-year strategic plans for operations and supply chain activities.\nMentorship: Provide guidance and support to direct reports, fostering professional growth and collaboration to achieve corporate and professional goals.\nAdditional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by Accounting leadership or operations/supply chain management.

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Skills

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Reconciliation, Financial statement, Journal entry, Reporting, Cost accounting, Accounting, Month end, General ledger, Forecasting, Financial reporting, Budgeting

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Top Skills Details

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Reconciliation,Financial statement,Journal entry,Reporting

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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4+ years of accounting experience in progressive roles within the manufacturing industry.\nProven experience in manufacturing cost accounting is required.\nAnalytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.\nProficient in using an ERP system and Microsoft Office, advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.

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Experience Level

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Expert Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00

Health Benefits: Includes contributory medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Work/Life Balance: Some assignments may offer paid time off, and all contract employees can access various employee discounts from retail partners
Career Support: Employees have access to a wide range of job opportunities and career resources

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 4, 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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