• Cost Accountant

    Aston Carter (Virginia Beach, VA)


    Cost Accountant

    Job Description

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining and ensuring the accuracy of our financial records, supporting closing activities, and contributing to financial analysis and reporting. This position offers an opportunity to work in a growing company involved in multiple business lines, with the potential for permanent employment.

    Responsibilities

    + Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

    + Support monthly and annual closing activities by preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.

    + Assist in developing budgets and financial forecasts, and monitor variances to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

    + Perform financial analysis and reporting to identify trends and provide actionable insights for decision-making.

    + Contribute to the preparation of profit and loss statements and other key financial reports.

    + Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data within accounting systems, and help establish procedures to maintain data quality.

    + Provide support during audits by preparing required documentation and working with external auditors.

    + Generate and distribute timely regular and ad hoc financial reports for management and stakeholders.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to fulfill financial data requests and support special projects.

    + Perform additional duties as needed to support daily business operations.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

    + 3-5+ years of general ledger accounting experience, including job costing, month-end close, and GAAP accounting.

    + Proficiency in Excel, with the ability to create and manipulate formulas such as VLOOKUPS and pivot tables.

    + Strong analytical skills for data analysis in addition to accounting knowledge.

    + Experience with Sage Intacct and construction accounting.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with Sage ERP systems, particularly with recently implemented Sage Intacct.

    + Experience in ERP implementation.

    + Ability to transition into a permanent role within a growing company.

    Work Environment

    The position requires working 8-hour days with flexibility between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM, fully onsite. There are few instances for life-related exceptions. The work location will be relocating to the DroneUp building in Newtown in a year.

    Contact Me:

    Kaitland Clawson

    View my availability here:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitland-clawson-552605154/

    Book an appointmentPay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $43.27/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 Virginia Beach,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.