Job Information
Aston Carter Cost Accounting Manager in Wheeling, Illinois
Job Title: Cost Accounting ManagerJob Description
As a Cost Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing the cost accounting operations within a manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for month-end close and cost reporting, invoicing review and reporting, daily production review, and miscellaneous assistance tasks. This role requires a strong understanding of cost accounting, general ledger, and financial reporting.
Responsibilities
Booking journal entries and managing the general ledger
Reporting inventory of raw materials
Conducting cost accounting analysis including job, material, and cost of goods sold
Calculating cost of goods sold for profit and loss on the balance sheet
Job labor costing
Managing accruals and valuation of inventory
Preparing month-end close reports
Partnering with the Warehouse Manager and Plant Manager for inventory control
Essential Skills
7+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry
Expertise in cost accounting (labor, inventory, and raw material)
Proficiency in managing month-end close processes, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
Experience with Great Plains or SAGE ERP software
Intermediate Excel skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Work Environment
The position is on-site five days a week (8am-5pm) in an office setting with an on-site plant. The work week is 40 hours, rarely requiring overtime. The accounting team includes a CFO, an Accounting Manager, one Accounts Payable, and one Accounts Receivable. The organization fosters a small, family-run culture with flexible working hours once acclimated to the role. Employees do not typically take work home, and the company is backed by a parent organization with substantial resources.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $60.00
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 Wheeling,IL.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 16, 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.
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.