Cost Accountant / Senior Cost Accountant

Position Description:

We are seeking a Cost Accountant / Senior Cost Accountant. They will work closely with all levels of the organization to meet financial forecasting, reporting, and planning needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background with operational accounting experience with a proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced workplace environment. The role will require the development, delivery, and presentation of key reporting. The candidate should have a strong understanding of financial, operational, sales, and macro/industry key metrics necessary to analyze and report on performance.

Responsibilities:

Develops, analyzes, and reports operational and business-relevant finance metrics on a cadence set by the company and be required to handle all aspects of operational accountant including AP/ Billing / standard costing and analysis

Works with department managers to set, track, and/or optimize performance metrics and performance vs budgets

Develops financial reporting and dashboards to report financial performance

Works with other members of the finance and operations team to track and report project finance metrics

Ownership of analysis and reporting processes designed to prepare actionable, insightful, and detailed financial reporting that drives effective decision making with a focus on improving speed of reporting creation and accuracy of forecasts

Develops and maintains relationships with functional managers, department heads, and other team members

Partners with business unit leaders and project managers to develop the understanding needed to create variance commentary and meaningful analysis, as well as serving as a liaison to them on financial, budget and related questions and issues that may arise

Assists with project costing in support of pricing and project reporting

Supports forecasts, comprehensive budgeting, and long-range financial planning activities, deadlines and deliverable creation

Creates, maintains, and updates complex and dynamic financial models

Manages internal controls

Requirements:

Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university required in Accounting or Finance

Minimum 3 years experience in related accounting experience

Experience with financial management and control of manufacturing operations

Strong cost accounting background

Strong understanding of the application of accounting principles to projects centered around engineering, design, and providing services to commercial and government customers (especially revenue recognition)

Experience in ERP systems, ERP implementations and demonstrable knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures

Strong understanding of GAAP accounting rules for revenue recognition

Accounting for government contracts

Preferences:

Masters degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience with aerospace or defense industries preferred

Proficiency in accounting software, preferably Deltek Costpoint

Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) practices a plus

CPA or CMA or other relevant designation a plus

Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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