Junior Cost Accountant One of Aston Carter's top clients is looking for a Junior Cost Accountant to join the team and play a key role in driving the financial efficiency behind their creations. What You’ll Do: + 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 the manufacturing efficient and cost-effective. + Report Preparation: Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting reports, ensuring that the leadership team has the insights they need to keep the business moving. + Standard Cost Management: Help 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 everything is accounted for, and the 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 their operations, keeping them at the forefront of the industry. Skills and Specifications: + A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required + 1+year of experience in the manufacturing industry in an accounting setting + 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. Why Join Us? + Impact: Your work will play a pivotal role in the success of the company's products and our business. + Growth: You’ll find opportunities for professional development in an environment that values your contribution. + Teamwork: Join a team that’s as passionate about collaboration as it is about creating the best product in the business. + Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package in a company that’s committed to your success. 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.