Cost Accountant

Aston Carter • Belcamp, MD • 6h ago

Job Title: Accountant Job Description

We are seeking a skilled accountant with direct responsibility for all financial reporting, including complex inventory valuation methodologies, elimination and consolidation processes, income tax accounting and reporting, and accounting processes.

Responsibilities

Interface with Operation Departments to establish achievable standard costs by reviewing vendor quote information and labor times and materials entered in Bills of Manufacture (BOMs).

Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general accounting, and inventory.

Oversee the daily cash and banking activities.

Prepare month-end closing and journal entries as necessary, and analyze inventory valuation.

Perform monthly accounts and bank reconciliation and balance sheet reconciliation to maintain financial integrity and maintenance of company-wide depreciation expenses.

Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis and not subject to penalties.

Conduct monthly material, labor, and overhead variance analysis.

Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy in transactions.

Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.

Have direct responsibility for working with external auditors, including preparing the annual audited financial report and overseeing all workpaper preparation.

Analyze cost variances (material, labor, and overhead) and provide actionable insights into operations and management.

Ensure that payroll is processed in an accurate and timely manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

Cost accounting

Accounting

QuickBooks

Bachelor's degree in finance or a business-related field

5-10 years experience in cost accounting

5 years manufacturing experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with government contracting is a plus but not required

FAR/DFAR experience is a plus but not required

Work Environment

This is an on-site position, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belcamp, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $45.67/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 Belcamp,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.

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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