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Senior Cost AccountantLocation: Westford, MAJob Type: Full TimeResponsibilities:

• Forge strong business partnerships and provide cost analysis and decision support to functional leaders at the Westford manufacturing facility.

• Improve the accuracy of standard costs and enhance systems and processes for the business.

• Provide value-added cost analysis, insights, and recommendations to drive cost reductions and process improvements.

Key Duties:

• Perform daily and month-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries, management reports, and account reconciliations.

• Conduct review and analysis related to production order activity, spending variances, inventory valuation accuracy, and the need for plant-required accruals and reserves.

• Monitor budget and actual spend throughout the year, collaborating with cost center owners on variances to budget and forecasts.

• Develop standard rates for cost centers and work with engineering on maintenance of plant BOMs and routers.

• Collaborate with the planning team to develop monthly manufacturing cost and absorption forecasts based on forecasted demand.

• Assist the operations team in developing business plans to justify large capital projects.

• Support the annual physical inventory process.

• Maintain compliance with US GAAP and all company accounting policies.

• Document procedures for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance initiatives.

• Assist with requirements from internal and external auditors during the annual audit.

• Monitor yield performance and collaborate with commercial and corporate accounting to ensure revenue recognition aligns with customer contract conditions.

• Participate in special projects as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.

• Minimum of five years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in manufacturing or plant accounting.

• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and ability to accurately apply them.

• Experience with Visual Manufacturing ERP system and Microsoft Power BI is a plus.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

  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.