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Aston Carter Senior Cost Accountant in Chatsworth, California

Description:

Perform all cost accounting activities including inventory valuation, cost of sales, product profitability and cost ratio analyses, variance analysis, etc.

Provide reporting and analysis including manufacturing productivity, capital budget review, budget and forecasting support, quoting support, as well as developing labor and overhead rates, etc.

Setting standard costs of manufactured goods

Developing and analyzing cost standards

Support Controller(s) as required for the monthly financial close to ensure timely financial reporting.

Communicate and explain cost and financial performance results to a broad range of audiences.

Participate in development of annual budgets and operating plans.

Lead cycle count procedures, ensuring accuracy of inventory records.

Validate revenue and cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close and forecast.

Supporting other company accountants with invoicing and capital expenditure

Effectively collaborate with staff at all levels from all departments including manufacturing, sales, engineering, and procurement.

Analyze and lead improvement teams in relevant value streams and processes.

Support external financial audits on product costing and inventory valuation.

Provide analysis to assist operational improvement initiatives, developing and maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs).

Provide analysis on capital expenditure projects.

Adhere to all workplace safety guidelines, policies, and laws determined by the Company, state, and federal authorities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills:

Cost accounting, manufacturing, standard costs

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

-Inventory valuation, cost of sales, product profitability and cost ratio analyses, variance analysis

-Reporting and analysis including manufacturing productivity, capital budget review, budget and forecasting support, quoting support, as well as developing labor and overhead rates

-Setting standard costs of manufactured goods

-Developing and analyzing cost standards

-Support Controllers to ensure month-end timely financial reporting

-Participate in development of annual budgets and operating plan

-Lead cycle count procedures, ensuring accuracy of inventory records.

-Validate revenue and cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close and forecast.

-Supporting other company accountants with invoicing and capital expenditure

-Effectively collaborate with staff at all levels from all departments including manufacturing, sales, engineering, and procurement.

-Support external financial audits on product costing and inventory valuation

-Provide analysis to assist operational improvement initiatives, developing and maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs).

-Provide analysis on capital expenditure projects.

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.

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