• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005296675

  Job Title: Cost Accountant

  Location: Milwaukee, WI or Cedar Rapids, IA (with travel to MN, WI, and IA)

  Travel Requirement: Up to 15% (typically mid-month)

  Placement Type: Permanent

  Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000 annually

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  About the Role

  We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our client's growing team. This role is essential in managing cost accounting operations, supporting financial planning, and ensuring accurate reporting of inventory and capital assets. You’ll collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver insights and support strategic decisions.

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  Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the monthly close process and manage daily cost accounting operations.
  • Prepare and analyze monthly reports on cost of goods sold (COGS) and operational expenses, offering insights and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Maintain oversight of inventory and fixed assets, including capital expenditure justifications.
  • Contribute to the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
  • Manage sales/use tax filings and prepare annual 1099 forms.
  • Support the annual inventory audit process.

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  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
  • CPA or MBA (preferred)
  • 1–3 years of experience in cost accounting or financial management
  • Background in manufacturing or steel industry strongly preferred
  • Experience with large ERP systems

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  Work Environment

  • Flexible location: Based in Milwaukee, WI or Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Reports to the Milwaukee-based manager
  • Travel required to company sites in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa

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  Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a growing company with a strong presence in the manufacturing sector.
  • Milwaukee operates as a standalone entity, offering autonomy and opportunities for expanded responsibilities.
  • Gain exposure to strategic financial operations and leadership collaboration.

  
  

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

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  Workplace Type

  This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.

  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.

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