Cost Accountant

Aston Carter; Long Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA

401k with match

PTO

Bereavement

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Cost Accountant to partner with the Director of Finance on manufacturing accounting and financial reporting, focusing on cost analysis, budgeting, and month-end close.

The role includes variances analysis, supporting AR/AP processes, and collaborating on accounting projects in a fast-paced environment at our Long Prairie, MN location.

Qualifications

• Cost accounting exposure required.
• Cost and budget experience required.
• Month-end accounting experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of AR, AP, and collections.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing, labor, and overhead costs against standards and identify variances.
• Support cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Complete month-end close responsibilities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain customer and vendor setup and supporting documentation.
• Support Accounts Receivable activities, including past-due follow-up, disputes, and credit checks.
• Support Accounts Payable and other accounting functions as needed.
• Partner with the Director of Finance on accounting analysis and other projects.

Skills

Cost accounting exposure

Cost and budget experience

Month-end accounting

AR, AP, and collections

Excel skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

2+ years accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Other accounting system

Job description

Job Title: Cost Accountant

Job Description

The Cost Accountant will partner closely with the Director of Finance to support the companys manufacturing accounting and financial reporting activities. The primary focus of this position is understanding and analyzing costs, supporting budgeting and forecasting, identifying cost variances, and assisting with month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing, labor, and overhead costs against standards and identify variances.
• Support cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Complete month-end close responsibilities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain customer and vendor setup and supporting documentation.
• Support Accounts Receivable activities, including past-due follow-up, claims disputes, and credit checks.
• Support Accounts Payable and other accounting functions as needed.
• Partner with the Director of Finance on accounting analysis and other assigned projects.

Essential Skills

• Cost accounting exposure
• Cost and budget experience
• Month-end accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field OR 2+ years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of AR, AP, and collections
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced accounting environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manufacturing accounting experience
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience
• Experience with another accounting system

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Long Prairie, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $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.

• High or low deductible, HSA, 401k with match, PTO, Bereavement

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Long Prairie, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Long Prairie,MN.

Equal Opportunity & Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

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] ([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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.