Accountant III Job Bend area,Oregon USA,Finance & Banking

Overview

The Senior Account is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of product costs, inventory valuation and manufacturing variances for Precise Flight. This role supports operations, supply chain and engineering by providing reliable cost data, analyzing production performance and driving improvements in standard costing, BOM/routing accuracy and manufacturing financial controls.

Key Deliverables Standard Costing & Product Cost Structure

Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor and overhead in the ERP system (Sage 100, Epicor or similar)

Review and validate BOMs and routings in partnership with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering

Support annual cost roll including overhead calculation, rate-setting and validation of cost assumptions

Analyze financial impact of make-buy decision and production process changes

Manufacturing Variance Analysis

Reporting and analysis of:

Material usage variance
Purchase price variance (PPV)
Labor efficiency and rate variances
Overhead absorption variances
Scrap and rework costs
Work order closure variances

Investigate root causes with operations, supply chain and engineering

Provide reporting and actionable insights to key Management

Inventory & Work Order Accounting

Ensure accurate accounting of WIP, raw materials and finished goods

Perform monthly inventory reconciliations/cycle count analysis

Review and close manufacturing work orders for accuracy

Support Physical Inventory counts and year end audits

Operational Support & Cross Functional Collaboration

Partner with Operations to drive cost improvements and throughput

Provide costing support for new products

Assist Supply Chain with supplier cost analysis/PPV root cause reviews

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

Prepare cost related journal entries (inventory adjustments, scrap, overhead allocations).

Support month-end close to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

Maintain and document costing policies and procedures

Work with Controller and VP Group Finance to support budgeting, forecasting and cost driver modeling

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

3-5 years of hands‑on accounting or related experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

3-7 years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance

Experience with standard costing in a manufacturing ERP system

Strong understanding of BOMs, routings, labor standards and work order flows

Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and lookups

Solid knowledge of GAAP and inventory accounting

Preferred - Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive or other high‑mix manufacturing

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Ability to partner effectively with Manufacturing and Supply Chain

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to explain financial concepts to non‑financial stakeholders

Ownership mindset and strong follow‑through

Behavioral Competencies

Thinks and acts like an owner

Uses company resources wisely & cost‑effectively
Shows pride in the organization and a commitment to its long‑term success
Takes full responsibility for their actions
Holds self to high standards of performance and integrity

Demonstrates high integrity

Consistently acts with honesty, transparency and high ethics
Makes decisions based on what is morally right
Owns their actions and holds self‑accountable

Puts team above self; in it together

Prioritizes team and company over personal gain
Collaborates with team members within the department and across all functions
Contributes to a positive, inclusive work environment

Innovates and improves

Actively supports or initiates continuous improvement efforts
Shares ideas and suggests solutions that enhance team or business performance
Stays open to feedback and embraces changes
Demonstrates a bias towards action

Honors commitments

Consistently follows through on project timelines, meeting and deliverables
Takes ownership for responsibilities and delivers results
Makes and holds commitment
Communicates proactively when challenges arise and adjusts plans to stay on track

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