Cost Accountant

Aston Carter • Woodland, CA • 3h ago

Job Title: Cost AccountantJob Description

The Cost Accountant is responsible for analyzing process constraints, managing controls and bill of materials (BOM), performing margin analysis, and tracing costs back to underlying activities. This role also serves as a backup for Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash Management, offering growth opportunities across all areas of Accounting.

Responsibilities

Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts.

Update standard costs in the bill of materials.

Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies.

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

Establish and maintain cost accounting policies and procedures.

Review routers and compare to BOMs for discrepancies.

Perform material costing, pricing, and margin analysis to guide operations managers.

Support external audits in all areas of Accounting.

Conduct in-depth analysis of direct manufacturing and overhead costs to guide operations managers.

Review and approve inventory purchases and process related inventory payables.

Complete the implementation of the current PCMRP system for full utilization, including process documentation.

Participate in the month-end close process, creating journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

Cross-train with team members on payables, receivables, and payroll to ensure backup for all positions.

Prepare monthly financial statements.

Participate in the budgeting process for sales and related cost management.

Essential Skills

3+ years of accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment.

BA/BS degree, CPA preferred.

Excellent analysis skills.

Ability to collaborate with a multi-department team.

Experience with MRP and manufacturing.

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in cost accounting, reconciliation, and month-end processes.

Proficiency in job costing, inventory reconciliations, and general ledger management.

Knowledge of QuickBooks, financial statement preparation, and forecasting.

Understanding of fixed assets and GAAP.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite with flexible start times. Employees must work 8 hours between 7am-6pm. The company is recognized for its innovative product design and manufacturing services, specializing in silicone implant and non-implant grade medical devices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodland, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/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 Woodland,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 1, 2026.

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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