Job Title: Cost Accounting Manager Job Description Seeking a full-time Cost Accounting Manager who has insatiable curiosity, brings an engaging demeanor, enjoys coaching and mentoring teammates, and relishes problem solving. Responsibilities + Prepare monthly financial statements and provide summary analysis and management commentary. + Manage monthly general ledger close. + Confirm revenue postings, including manufacturer-direct invoicing, are complete and accurate. + Perform general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and month-end accruals. + Post semi-monthly payroll entries and daily or periodic lock box, ACH, and credit card transactions. + Ensure compliance with GAAP and other Federal, State, and local policies. + Prepare and file 1099, 1096, Property Tax, and Sales Tax and Use Tax reports. + Reconcile and maintain Fixed Asset schedules. + Review, maintain, and establish internal controls necessary to produce timely and accurate financial reporting. + Monitor, manage, and forecast cash flow and cash requirements. + Set up and maintain ACH and wire transactions. + Reconcile and resolve account, customer, and vendor discrepancies. + Assist with process improvement and the migration to paperless workflow. + Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential. + Update job knowledge by participating in education opportunities. + Accomplish accounting and organization’s mission by completing related projects and exercises as needed. + Assist with other accounting department needs as required. Essential Skills + 5+ years of experience as an Accounting Manager, Cost Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller. + Thorough knowledge of applicable Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and inventory processes and systems. + Experience with AS400-based systems. + Minimum of 5 years of high-volume, full cycle accounting experience. + Advanced Excel skills. + Experience working in a multi-brand and multi-state environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with cost accounting, financial reporting, and cost analysis. + Proficient in balance sheet management, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. + Skilled in journal entry, forecasting, and month-end processes. + Strong reconciliation and accrual accounting abilities. Work Environment This position is fully on-site, requiring attendance 5 days per week. The role involves working with various technologies and systems, including AS400-based systems. The work environment is dynamic and requires the ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities efficiently.C 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.