Onsite Plant Cost Accountant & Team Lead

Talentify; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth options

Life Insurance (voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Sr Cost Accountant for our Medley, FL plant. This on-site, contract-to-hire role will lead costing, inventory valuation, and related financial reporting, partnering with operations to drive cost improvements.

You will mentor a team of cost accounting professionals, ensure SOX and GAAP compliance, and leverage ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics to enhance data accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Experience with public company reporting and compliance (SEC and SOX).
• Experience with integrated ERP system implementations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standard and activity-based costing systems.
• Conduct cost analysis by product line, customer, or division.
• Monitor cost variances and drivers (materials, labor, overhead).
• Ensure inventory valuation per GAAP/SOX and IFRS where applicable.
• Collaborate with operations to optimize inventory levels and production processes.
• Lead cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
• Prepare cost analysis reports for management and external stakeholders.
• Support quarterly and annual financial statements and SOX compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Cost analysis

ERP proficiency

GAAP & SOX compliance

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Sr Cost Accountant for our Medley, FL plant. This on-site, contract-to-hire role will lead costing, inventory valuation, and related financial reporting, partnering with operations to drive cost improvements.

You will mentor a team of cost accounting professionals, ensure SOX and GAAP compliance, and leverage ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics to enhance data accuracy and efficiency.