What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accounting Analyst position at Aston Carter?
Job Title : Accounting Analyst
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Accounting Analyst to perform accurate setup, maintenance, and inactivation of jobs, phases, cost codes, budgets, contracts, and more. This role involves capturing and classifying cost data, analyzing job cost changes, and assisting project managers and the accounting team with job setup and updates. The ideal candidate will have experience in cost analysis, Excel, reporting, and billing within the construction industry.
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 master folders.
- Review contracts to ensure correct tax status and proper wording.
- Analyze material, labor, and 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 the related impact on margin.
- Assist project managers and accounting team with timely 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, detailed 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.
- Validate accuracy of p-card 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
Two days in office per week and 3 days from home!
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00 / 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 Salt Lake City,UT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 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 : $30 - $35
