Cost Accounting Consultant - Kansas City, United States - Aston Carter

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    Aston Carter has partnered up with a large manufacturing company in the Kansas City area that is looking for a Cost Accounting Consultant to assist their team with cost accounting efficiencies and an ERP project. They are seeking candidates with an MBA or CPA, ERP implementation experience, and 5+ years of cost accounting experience. This person can work 100% remote within the United States. If you are interested in learning more, please apply

    Job Description:

    • Execute the setup and configuration of accounting rules. Ensure setup is consistent and in line with GAAP and company requirements
    • Develop approach to system issues or new system process development which do not result in accounting errors and provide accurate GAAP accounting application.
    • Maintain auditable documentation around accounting rule maintenance
    • Assist Controllers with issues related to accounting rule execution
    • Execute miscellaneous system implementation projects assigned related to all systems utilized by Accounting
    • Journal entries
    • Reconciliations
    • Monitor all transactions and ensure accounting is correct
    • Data validation – reconcile sub ledger and general ledger

    Skills & Qualifications:

    • Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
    • MBA or CPA designation is required
    • 5+ years of cost accounting experience required
    • Experience assisting with an ERP implementation required
    • Blackline or Onestream experience is preferred but not required
    • Strong technical accounting experience

    About Aston Carter:


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    At Aston Carter, we're dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

    Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients' capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today's workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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