Cost accountant purchasing assistant

Job Title: Accountant/Purchasing Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Accountant/Purchasing Assistant to join our team. This role involves managing cost accounting functions and assisting in purchasing operations to support our growing company. You will collaborate closely with the CFO, VP of Manufacturing and Distribution, and the Director of R&D to ensure efficient financial and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and update manufacturing bills of material (BOMs) for products, including periodic updates for changes in materials, suppliers, costs, and various usage and scrap rate changes, in collaboration with the CFO.

• Compare and analyze standard to actual production, labor, and overhead costs periodically, coordinating necessary changes with the CFO.

• Ensure accurate classification of manufacturing facility expenses under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) by coordinating with the CFO.

• Organize and participate in physical inventory counts and summarize results for management.

• Investigate discrepancies in financial records and perform month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations, as directed by the CFO.

• Prepare, distribute, and monitor standalone and blanket Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure timely supply and resupply of materials based on supplier and consultant quotes and proposals.

• Maintain close contact with suppliers to adjust delivery schedules as necessary.

• Authorize vendor payments and maintain purchasing and inventory records.

• Recommend primary supply purchases and alternative supply options to reduce costs, improve quality, or stabilize the supply chain.

Essential Skills

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or operations, or equivalent experience in an accounting and/or purchasing role.

• 3+ years of experience, ideally in accounting.

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Critical thinking and decision-making skills based on data analysis.

• Strong skills in Excel.

• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience with NetSuite ERP is helpful.

Work Environment

The position is onsite in Ann Arbor, with working hours from 8 am to 5 pm. This role offers a long-term career opportunity within a growing company that is still in a startup phase but is experience a high amount of growth in a short amount of time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ann Arbor, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.50/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 Ann Arbor,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.