Cost Accountant Job at Aston Carter in Belcamp

Accountant

We are seeking a skilled accountant with direct responsibility for all financial reporting, including complex inventory valuation methodologies, elimination and consolidation processes, income tax accounting and reporting, and accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

• Interface with Operation Departments to establish achievable standard costs by reviewing vendor quote information and labor times and materials entered in Bills of Manufacture (BOMs).
• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general accounting, and inventory.
• Oversee the daily cash and banking activities.
• Prepare month-end closing and journal entries as necessary, and analyze inventory valuation.
• Perform monthly accounts and bank reconciliation and balance sheet reconciliation to maintain financial integrity and maintenance of company-wide depreciation expenses.
• Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis and not subject to penalties.
• Conduct monthly material, labor, and overhead variance analysis.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy in transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Have direct responsibility for working with external auditors, including preparing the annual audited financial report and overseeing all workpaper preparation.
• Analyze cost variances (material, labor, and overhead) and provide actionable insights into operations and management.
• Ensure that payroll is processed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

• Cost accounting
• Accounting
• QuickBooks
• Bachelor's degree in finance or a business-related field
• 5-10 years experience in cost accounting
• 5 years manufacturing experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with government contracting is a plus but not required
• FAR/DFAR experience is a plus but not required

Work Environment:

This is an on-site position, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belcamp, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $45.67/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 Belcamp,MD.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2025.