Senior Cost Accountant at Aston Carter

Job Title

Job Duties:

Actively participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, which includes preparation of journal entries, balance sheet and income statement reconciliations and analysis specifically focused on cost accounting and collaboration accounting.

Perform cost accounting activities including; standard cost updates, excess & obsolete reserves, scrap analysis, inventory variance reviews and analysis/reporting of inventory and COGS.

Perform collaboration accounting activities including; partnering with Alliance Managers, reviewing minutes of joint committees, reviewing contracts and month end close accruals.

Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis including book to perpetual inventory, inventory reserves and collaboration accruals.

Assist with the balance sheet and income statement flux analysis for management reporting.

Collaborate with supply chain and other cross-functional departments to ensure completeness and accuracy of COGS, operating expenses and inventory balances.

Assist with external audit requests and PBC items for the quarterly and year-end audits.

Participate in the annual site visits to conduct physical inventory count.

Provide support for SOX related activities.

Skills:

accounting, cost accounting software, cost account, Cost Accounting, Sap, Journal entry, Month end, Reconciliation, General ledger, Reporting, Financial statement, Financial reporting, Gaap, balance sheet, balance sheet reconciliations, balance sheets, balance sheet accounts, balance sheet analysis, balancing general ledger, cost analysis, COGS, cost of goods sold, inventory control, inventory analysis, variance analysis, accruals, accrued expenses, reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, opex, Accrual, Fixed asset, Excel pivot tables, Pivot table, sox, sox compliance, sox controls, CPA, certified public accountant

Top Skills Details:

accounting,cost accounting software,cost account,Cost Accounting,Sap

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Education:

• BS/BA degree in related discipline with 5+ years related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA preferred, Big 4 a plus.

Experience:

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or combination of experience and education/training in a manufacturing environment.

Experience in Auditing/Accounting and Cost Accounting.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• General knowledge of accounting/finance principles and theory.
• SAP software proficiency preferred.
• Cost accounting experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Strong analytical and business communication skills.
• Strong attention to details and ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Ability to interact cooperatively and work as a team.

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Alameda, CA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 Alameda,CA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2026.