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Job Title: Cost Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic individual with exceptional attention to detail for the role of Cost Accountant. This position plays a key role in leading cost and inventory functions within the accounting team, contributing significantly to month-end close, budgeting processes, and supporting strategic business decisions. The role involves organizing and monitoring inventory activities and is critical to the continued growth of our organization.

Responsibilities

+ Oversee all manufacturing cost accounting activities including month-end close, cost maintenance, labor and overhead absorption, inventory management, and tracking of freight and duties.

+ Build strong cross-functional relationships with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to gain a deep understanding of business drivers, processes, and cost structures.

+ Develop and implement process improvements with a focus on scalability and change management.

+ Drive operational efficiencies related to labor and overhead to enhance profitability.

+ Collaborate with inventory control and internal audit teams to improve cycle count processes and inventory accuracy.

+ Conduct variance analyses such as purchase price vs. cost, cost revaluation, invoice vs. PO price, and work order variances.

+ Ensure ERP system accuracy through audits and coordination with inventory, production, and work order teams. Lead ERP enhancements to support evolving business needs.

+ Partner with FP&A to identify cost drivers and build forecasting models. Ensure Bill of Materials accuracy and assess financial impact of cost reduction initiatives.

+ Maintain process integrity across Manufacturing, Intercompany, and Inventory functions, resolving issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

+ Provide timely and accurate reporting to internal stakeholders and support external reporting requirements.

+ Assist with monthly budget vs. actual analysis and support audit and compliance efforts.

+ Uphold confidentiality and act as a trusted advisor to business partners.

+ Manage the entire WHIP process.

Essential Skills

+ Cost accounting, bill of material, Odoo, ERP, MRP, cost analysis, inventory, reporting, freight costs, billing management, budget management.

+ 5+ years of work experience in Accounting preferably in a manufacturing and/or R&D environment.

+ Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance related field.

+ Ability to understand the manufacturing environment and the associated financial processes.

+ Knowledge of supply chain, receiving, inventory flow, operations process, and manufacturing principles.

+ Ability to effectively analyze transactional level detail in an enterprise resource planning system and articulate key findings.

+ Excellent analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and business acumen.

+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

+ Excellent project and time management abilities.

+ Ability to work under pressure within short time constraints and in a complex high growth organization.

+ Ability to pivot and successfully adapt in a constantly changing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Desired qualifications include CPA/MBA.

+ Public company experience.

+ Supervisory experience.

+ Financial reporting experience.

Work Environment

The role is a Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm position located at the North Austin/Cedar Park HQ. The team works primarily onsite, with occasional remote work. The environment is dynamic and requires adaptability to constant changes, focusing on teamwork and collaboration.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Health Insurance with low deductibles401(k) match at 4% with no vesting periodGenerous PTO and parental leaveEducational reimbursement Professional development funds Life and disability insuranceRelocation support and team-building events

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Park,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 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.