Cost Accountant

Job Description

Join an exciting new company in its start-up phase and contribute significantly as a Cost Accountant. You will play a key role in managing the cost accounting functions and purchasing operations, working closely with upper management to ensure efficient manufacturing processes and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CFO to create and update manufacturing bills of materials (BOMs) for products, including handling changes in materials, suppliers, costs, and usage rates.
• Analyze and compare standard to actual production, labor, and overhead costs periodically, coordinating changes with the CFO.
• Ensure accurate classification of manufacturing facility expenses under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in coordination with the CFO.
• Organize and participate in physical inventory counts, summarizing results for management.
• Investigate discrepancies in financial records and perform month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations, as directed by the CFO.
• Prepare, distribute, and monitor purchase orders to ensure timely supply and resupply of materials, coordinating with the VP of Manufacturing and Distribution, CFO, and Director of R&D.
• Maintain communication with suppliers to adjust delivery schedules as necessary.
• Authorize vendor payments and maintain purchasing and inventory records.
• Recommend primary supply purchases and alternative supply options to reduce costs, improve quality, or stabilize the supply chain.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, operations, or equivalent experience in an accounting and/or purchasing role (3 years of experience, ideally on the accounting side).
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills based on data analysis.
• Strong skills in Excel.
• Prior experience with NetSuite ERP.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders.
  
  

Work Environment

The position requires working onsite in Ann Arbor from 8am to 5pm, with some flexibility in start times within reason (e.g., 8:30am, 9am). You will work alongside approximately 10 others, providing an opportunity to collaborate closely with the VP and other team members.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ann Arbor, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Ann Arbor,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.