What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accounting Analyst position at Aston Carter?
Job Title : Accounting Analyst
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Accounting Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will perform accurate setup, maintenance, designation, and inactivation of jobs, phases, cost codes, budgets, contracts, and other related tasks. You will also analyze material, labor, and other expenses to determine productivity, margin, and other project-related data. You will assist Project Managers and the accounting team with timely work order / job setup and updates for month-end close and PM reviews, among other responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Perform accurate setup, maintenance, OCIP / CCIP designation, and inactivation of jobs, phases, cost codes, budgets, and contracts.
- Ensure contract, change orders, exemption certificates, and OCIP / CCIP insurance documents are saved in the master folders.
- Review contracts to ensure correct tax status and proper wording is included.
- Analyze material, labor, or other expenses to determine productivity, margin, and other project-related data.
- Capture and classify cost data to determine accurate costs associated with projects.
- Analyze job cost changes and their impact on margin.
- Assist Project Managers and accounting team with work order / job setup and updates for month-end close and PM reviews.
- Prepare required reports and graphs.
- Monitor unallocated labor on jobs and work with Project Managers to correct.
- Perform daily / monthly accounting duties including troubleshooting differences and errors through data mining, detail analysis, and research.
- Prepare journal entries to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and in compliance with GAAP.
- Perform inventory support to ensure accuracy of transactions and internal controls.
- Coordinate physical inventory count, reconciliation, and analysis of fab shop inventory if applicable.
- Validate accuracy of pcard costs to work orders / jobs.
- Process inventory transfers for job costing as required.
- Maintain accurate cost and quantities of inventory.
- Maintain accurate written procedures for inventory control processes and functions.
Essential Skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Work Environment
The candidate can sit hybrid out of any of our locations : St. Paul (MN), Phoenix, Vegas (NV) Concord (CA), Idaho, Maryland, Washington, Virginia, Utah, Nevada. Our company has been historically very remote, but we are working on a flexible hybrid return-to-office plan. We value flexibility and are open to remote workers if they are a great fit for the team.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $76.00 / 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 :
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Saint Paul,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 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.
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 :
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.
Salary : $70 - $76
