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Job Title: Cost AccountantJob Description

As a Cost Accountant, you will be instrumental in maintaining standard costs and inventory valuation on both a daily and monthly basis through PPV analysis. Your role will involve developing and maintaining accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) for all products manufactured by the company. You will monitor and analyze material usage variances, identify discrepancies, and pinpoint opportunities for cost savings. Additionally, you will be responsible for analyzing and reporting on production costs including labor, materials, and overhead to identify areas for improvement. Regular cost audits will be conducted to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. You will also prepare and analyze cost reports, including variance analysis and cost projections, to support decision-making processes. Your responsibilities will include participating in the month-end close process, including journal entry, reconciliation, and reporting processes. Furthermore, you will be responsible for bill of material review, analysis, and modification suggestions, analyzing inventory quarterly, preparing reserve adjustments, monitoring cycle counts, inventory disposition, and reconciling and reviewing intercompany balances. You will also help maintain the internal control environment.

Hard Skills

• PPV analysis

• Developing and maintaining Bill of Materials (BOM)

• Material usage variance analysis

• Production cost analysis

• Cost auditing

• Variance analysis and cost projections

• Month-end close processes

• Inventory analysis

Soft Skills

• Analytical skills

• Attention to detail

• Decision-making

• Compliance adherence

• Interpersonal skills

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Work Environment

The candidate will be based out of our corporate headquarters in a nice building. We are currently making rearrangements with the goal of providing the candidate their own office.

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.