Cost Accountant

Aston Carter; Johnson Creek (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Johnson Creek, WI. The role focuses on accurate journal entries, cost analyses, and adherence to GAAP and internal policies.

You will support month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and provide management with detailed financial and operational reports. The position requires 2–3 years of manufacturing cost accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with accounting, operations, and leadership to

Qualifications

• Must have strong analytical capabilities for cost and financial reporting.
• Minimum 2–3 years of manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Proficiency in cost accounting, accounting and reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of general ledger and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate journal entries, reconciliations and schedules.
• Assist month-end and year-end close activities related to cost accounting.
• Prepare detailed financial and operational reports for management.
• Support budgeting and forecasting and monitor variances.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal accounting policies.
• Analyze and monitor production, labor, material and overhead costs.
• Investigate PPV variances and root causes.
• Prepare and maintain standard costs and conduct variance analysis.
• Identify cost trends and opportunities for savings.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.

Skills

Strong analysis

Manufacturing experience

Cost accounting

GL & close processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team. This role is pivotal in maintaining accurate journal entries, conducting thorough cost analyses, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies. You will support the month-end and year-end close processes and prepare financial and operational reports that guide management decisions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close related to cost accounting.
• Prepare detailed financial and operational reports for management.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes and monitor variances.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Analyze and monitor production, labor, material, and overhead costs.
• Analyze purchase price variances (PPV) and investigate root causes.
• Prepare and maintain standard costs and conduct variance analysis.
• Identify cost trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for savings.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.

Essential Skills

• Strong analysis background.
• At least 2-3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in cost accounting, accounting, reconciliation, and reporting.
• General ledger and month-end close processes expertise.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 25 years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Ability to analyze and explain balance sheet and income statement activity.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate variances and identify root causes.
• Ability to clearly communicate accounting and financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills across accounting, operations, purchasing, and leadership.

Work Environment

The role involves working closely with various departments including accounting, operations, and purchasing. You will participate in collaborative efforts and communicate complex financial concepts to diverse teams. The work environment is dynamic, emphasizing both independent analysis and teamwork to achieve organizational objectives.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Company benefits will be shared upon initial conversation with Actalent and any related questions can be answered at this time. Thank you for expressing interest in working with Actalent.

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Johnson Creek, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Johnson Creek,WI.

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® Platinum Award 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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.