Aston Carter is hiring: Cost Accountant in Ellettsville

Cost Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Project Costing & Analysis
  • Develop and maintain detailed cost models for infrastructure projects
  • Track actual costs vs. budgeted costs and analyze variances
  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to validate cost inputs
• Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Lead annual and quarterly budgeting cycles for infrastructure initiatives
  • Prepare rolling forecasts and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions
  • Monitor capital expenditures and ensure alignment with financial targets
• Variance Analysis & Reporting
  • Perform monthly variance analysis and present insights to leadership
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend corrective actions
  • Prepare detailed financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Process Improvement & Compliance
  • Enhance cost accounting processes and systems for scalability and accuracy
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP, and telecom industry standards
  • Support audits and regulatory reporting as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of cost accounting experience, ideally within telecom or infrastructure-heavy industries
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Excel
• Solid understanding of capital project accounting, fixed asset management, and financial modeling
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-evolving telecom landscape
• A collaborative culture that values innovation and accountability

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

401K Match and yearly bonuses to salary.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ellettsville, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.

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.

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 for other accommodation options.