Cost Accountant at Aston Carter

Cost Accountant

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Cost Accountant to support a multi-site manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on inventory and work order costing. This role is highly visible and involves collaborating with operations and corporate teams to ensure precise and timely cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze cost accounting activities across multiple locations.
• Support inventory accounting and work order tracking, which is the core focus of this role.
• Process and review costing within JDE for multiple sites.
• Perform variance analysis on labor, material, and overhead, and communicate insights effectively.
• Partner with plant operations and corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to inventory and cost accounting.
• Maintain and improve costing accuracy and reporting processes.
• Build and manage reports using Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Support ad hoc analysis and requests from leadership as needed.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of cost accounting experience.
• Experience in inventory and work order accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing or inventory-driven environments.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal oversight.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with JDE (preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred, not required).

Work Environment

This position is located on-site, requiring attendance five days a week from 8 am to 5 pm. Initially, the role is expected to last through the end of the year, with the potential for extension and long-term possibilities depending on budget. The opportunity provides a chance to work with a major manufacturing company, engaging with multiple sites rather than being confined to a single plant.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lakeland, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lakeland, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.