Cost Accountant

Overview

Job Title: Cost Accountant

We are seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will plan, study, and collect data to determine costs of business activities such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor. You will analyze changes in product design, raw materials, and manufacturing methods to assess their impact on cost. You will prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs and provide management with insights on factors affecting prices and profitability.

• Plan, study, and collect data to determine costs of business activities such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor.
• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, and manufacturing methods to determine effects on cost.
• Prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Record cost information for use in controlling expenditures.
• Analyze audits of costs and prepare reports.
• Estimate costs of new and proposed products.
• Prepare quotations for large projects and analyze post-project costs.
• Provide management with reports specifying factors affecting product prices and profitability.
• Maintain the Cost Accounting System.
• Assist with inventory valuation and reporting, including physical inventory and cycle count programs.
• Conduct excess and obsolescence analysis.
• Assist with month-end close of the General Ledger.
• Develop and maintain a standardized reporting database for internal performance reporting.
• Prepare internal and external monthly performance review charts.
• Reconcile finished goods inventories.
• Compile project costs and analyze variances.
• Travel to manufacturing facilities as needed.
• Collaborate with various departments such as Engineers, Sales, and Purchasing.

• 3-5 years of financial analysis or cost accounting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing inventory accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, and queries.
• Experience managing projects and processes.
• Understanding of ERP systems and budget management.

• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong tenure and longevity in previous roles.
• Ability to bring new ideas to the table and implement changes.

The work environment offers a flexible schedule with options such as 7-4, 8-5, or 9-6. Fridays are flexible, enhancing work-life balance. The team is small, allowing for significant growth opportunities. You ll work alongside engineers, sales, purchasing, and master data teams. Training involves a one-month learning curve, and there is potential for creating new roles based on employee strengths. The company values individual voices and encourages innovation.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenfield, IN.

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $41.00/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 Greenfield, IN. Final date to receive applications This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.

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 Clearly Rated 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 astoncarter for other accommodation options.