Cost Accountant; Purchasing Focus

About Verdego Aero, Inc.
Verde Go Aero is an aircraft propulsion technology company committed to powering the highest performance electric aircraft of all sizes. The Verde Go team is passionate about enabling hybrid‑electric powerplants to create a next generation of flying machines. This is not an incremental change but rather the 3rd major revolution of aircraft propulsion in the 120‑year‑history of powered flight, disrupting the industry in ways not seen since the advent of the jet engine 75 years ago.

Innovations in propulsion always lead to step changes in aircraft design. Aircraft and missions once relegated to Sci‑Fi fiction, such as flying taxis and vertically taking off airliners, are becoming a reality through environmentally friendly, high‑performance hybrid systems. Verde Go’s hardware‑centric, pragmatic philosophy has already delivered flight‑ready systems for R&D flight test applications. Verde Go stands out as one of the few companies in this technology space with both product‑based customer revenue and strategic investment.

Verde Go Aero’s headquarters is in Daytona Beach, Florida.

• 401(k) and matching
• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance from start date
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off and generous vacation/sick leave for new hires
• Parental leave (birth, adoption)
• Stock options program
• Company paid life insurance
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness resources
• And more

The Cost Accountant (Purchasing Focus) is an accounting‑driven role within the Finance Department, reporting directly to the Controller. This position applies cost‑accounting principles to Verde Go’s procurement, inventory, and receiving activities, ensuring accurate financial records and strong internal controls. While purchasing is the primary day‑to‑day responsibility, the role is grounded in accounting discipline, validating costs, maintaining audit‑ready documentation, reconciling inventory transactions, and supporting month‑end close.

The Purchasing Accountant partners closely with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to manage purchasing activities that support production needs while upholding financial accuracy and cost control. The ideal candidate brings an analytical mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment.

• Record and reconcile purchasing and inventory transactions in the general ledger, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities, including inventory valuation adjustments, cost of sold (COGS) analysis, and related journal entries.
• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams to prepare analyses, forecasts, and documentation for audits and financial reporting.
• Provide analytical support for cost control initiatives, including variance analysis and cost forecasting.

• Manage and support the full purchasing lifecycle, including purchase order (PO) creation, review, approval, and follow‑up to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Evaluate supplier performance, negotiate pricing and terms when appropriate, and assist with vendor selection and onboarding.
• Coordinate with Engineers and Operations to understand material requirements, specifications, and delivery timelines.
• Prepare and analyze purchasing data, reports on spending trends, and supplier performance metrics to provide insights for continuous improvement.

• Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to coordinate receipt, inspection, and verification of incoming materials to ensure they match POs and engineering specifications.
• Maintain accurate and timely inventory records in ERP systems confirming the tracking receipts, put‑away, and stock movements.
• Identify and investigate receiving discrepancies (shortages, damages, incorrect deliveries) and work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle counts with Operations partners, analyze variances, and recommend corrective…