Job Title: Accountant

Job Description

• Ensure the accuracy of the Company’s inventory records, and safeguard all inventory assets

• Analysis of on-hand inventory levels by plant and business unit, review of excess and obsolete inventory, analysis of inventory related variances, supporting the business units with their inventory management, and ensuring proper reporting of inventory and manufacturing variances by business unit globally.

• Assist in the planning, coordination, development, review and analysis of all manufacturing budgets, prepared based on the approved sales forecast; this involves working with representatives of Corporate personnel as well as all manufacturing plants worldwide

• Assist in the planning, coordination, development, review and analysis of all labor/ resource and overhead studies and rates, ensuring they result in the full absorption of the approved manufacturing budget amounts

• Develop, review and analyze material costs and material burden rates / amounts in coordination with annual profit plan targets and presentation dates

• Review and ensure accuracy of the Company’s frozen costs, including facilitation of the annual freeze process

• Analyze and review manufacturing freight and material burden, as well as their related absorption, and financial implications

• Review and analyze all product cost changes and projected margins resulting from the new material costs and labor and overhead rates, along with their related approved manufacturing budgets

  Qualifications:

• Knowledge of manufacturing budget and overhead rate development in a standard cost environment are desired

• Experience in working with Oracle ERP & Hyperion Financial System preferred

• Must have ability to work independently and exercise proper judgment

• Must have strong analytical skills

• Must possess strong skills in both oral and written communication

• Must have ability to summarize and present information and findings clearly and concisely

• Must have strong Excel or other spreadsheet skills

  Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing preferred

  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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.