Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Title: Cost Accountant
Job Description
Manage month-end closing processes for cost and allocation. Ensure adherence to internal controls and participate in both internal and external audits. Perform account reconciliations and prepare/post journal entries, including variances, accruals, cash, fixed assets, reclasses, and adjustments. Conduct profit and loss and balance sheet analysis.
Hard Skills
- Month-end closing
- Internal controls
- Internal audit
- External audit
- Account reconciliations
- Journal entries
- Variance analysis
- CapEx tracking
- Process improvements
- EBIT tracking
- Cost estimation
- Cost master data maintenance
- Oracle project participation
- SOP documentation
Soft Skills
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Process improvement
Job Type
This is a contract position with a duration of 15 Month(s)+ assisting with a large scale project
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Parsippany, New Jersey. The role would support the Controller and other key business professionals.
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.