Cost Accounting Manager

Description

• Perform the inventory accounting for certain manufacturing sites
• Will be accountable to manage and review the work of an outsourced provider that supports this team.
• Support master data and related activities.
• Perform and review sophisticated journal entries, general ledger account analysis and reconciliation for both SAP and consolidation tools.
• Support process mapping SOP and training creation.
• Prepare and review audit schedules and answer questions from internal and external auditors.
• Preparation and review of highly developed financial schedules such as footnote month‑end flash reports accounting memos and other ad hoc schedules as required by the supervisor.
• May lead and review accounting control functions and reporting requirements such as inventory reserves pre‑approval manufacturing standard costing including absorption tests and excess capacity analysis among others.
• Special projects to improve accounting processes including digital projects and integration support.
• Consolidate analyze and report global inventory balances by product/site and perform detailed monthly variance analysis.
• Perform system testing and related support for the ERP upgrade to S4 HANA

• cost accounting
• sap s/4 hana

• cost accounting
• sap s/4 hana

• Experience with SAP S4 Hana Cost Accounting
• Experience Public company experience
• Experience managing outsourced partner relationships
• Experience in financial system optimization improvement and implementation
• Knowledgeable in US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP and Foreign Currency transaction accounting and understanding concepts to translate into mentorship for financial reporting
• Must have experience in intercompany cash investments and other functional accounting

Expert Level

This is a Contract position based out of Tampa, FL.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $52.00/hr.

• 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)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 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.