Cost Accountant at Aston Carter

Carteret, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Accounting, Manufacturing Accounting, Inventory Management, General Ledger, Reconciliation, Month-end Processes, AP Processes, AR Processes, Multi-entity Structures, Automation, Workflow Improvements, NetSuite, Organizational Skills, Journal Entries, Fixed Assets, Prepaid Insurance

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Job Title: Cost Accountant Location: Carteret, NJ (On-site) Pay: 85k to 95k Job Description The Cost Accountant is a newly created role designed to support the Finance Manager. This position focuses on enhancing month-end close execution, supporting multi-entity accounting, and improving reporting accuracy during a period of system transitions and consolidation. Responsibilities Assist with month-end close for multiple entities and take ownership of one entity's full close within 6–12 months. Update, maintain, and improve monthly schedules, including Fixed Assets and Prepaid Insurance. Draft journal entries for review and approval, with ownership growing as competency increases. Contribute to 1099 reporting and other monthly/annual projects. Understand and manage manufacturing inventory, including standard costing and inventory tie-outs. Support consolidation readiness and improved close cycle consistency. Identify automation opportunities and workflow improvements. Essential Skills 4-5+ years of experience in accounting, general ledger, reconciliation, and month-end processes. Must have manufacturing accounting experience, inventory and cost accounting Strong understanding of AP/AR processes due to cross-functional involvement. Experience with multi-entity structures. Additional Skills & Qualifications Comfort with maturing system environments and manual reporting flows. NetSuite experience is a plus. Ability to learn developing systems and manually driven processes. Strong organizational skills with the ability to improve schedules and workflows. Benefits Exposure to a strong organization Flexible compensation Great benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k) Interviews are happening this week! If interested, please send over your most recent resume to smauriello@astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone screen to go over the position in more detail. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carteret, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $46.00/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 Carteret,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 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.

Responsibilities

The Cost Accountant will assist with month-end close for multiple entities and take ownership of one entity's full close within 6–12 months. The role also involves updating schedules, drafting journal entries, and managing manufacturing inventory.