Cost Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our team. This role involves performing inventory accounting for specific manufacturing sites and managing the work of an outsourced provider. The ideal candidate will support master data activities, prepare and review sophisticated journal entries, and engage in general ledger account analysis and reconciliation. Additionally, you will assist in process mapping, SOP creation, and training, while preparing and reviewing audit schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory accounting for certain manufacturing sites.
• Manage and review the work of an outsourced provider.
• Support master data and related activities.
• Perform and review sophisticated journal entries, general ledger account analysis, and reconciliation using SAP and consolidation tools.
• Support process mapping, SOP creation, and training.
• Prepare and review audit schedules and respond to internal and external auditor inquiries.
• Prepare and review financial schedules, including footnote month-end flash reports, accounting memos, and other ad hoc schedules.
• Lead and review accounting control functions and reporting requirements, such as inventory reserves, manufacturing standard costing, and excess capacity analysis.
• Participate in special projects to improve accounting processes, including digital projects and integration support.
• Consolidate, analyze, and report global inventory balances by product/site and perform detailed monthly variance analysis.
• Perform system testing and provide support for the ERP upgrade to S4 HANA.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Experience with SAP S4 Hana.
• Cost accounting experience with a large public company.
• Public company experience.
• Experience managing outsourced partner relationships.
• Experience in financial system optimization, improvement, and implementation.
• Knowledgeable in US GAAP and foreign currency transaction accounting.
• Experience in intercompany cash investments and other functional accounting.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to take initiative.
• Willing to help regardless of level and hands-on approach.
• Proficient in digital project management and integration support.
  
  

Work Environment

This position offers a remote work environment, operating during Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $52.00/hr.

Requirements

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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.

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.