Cost Accountant

Continental Aerospace Technologies™ has been a leader in aviation innovation for more than 120 years, continually pushing the limits of general aviation and shaping the evolution of aircraft performance and reliability. Today, we are a global force with a full range of gasoline and Jet‑A engines, across three continents. Built on a legacy of engineering excellence, technological advancement, and a strong commitment to safety, Continental continues to deliver industry‑leading engine solutions while opening the door to exciting careers for those who want to help shape the future of flight.

At Continental, you’re not just joining an industry leading aviation company—you’re joining a team that truly loves what we do. Our T.E.A.M. values—Transparency, Efficiency, Accountability, and Morality—guide how we work, collaborate, and support one another. We’re proud to foster an environment where every voice matters, every idea is valued, and every employee has room to grow. If you’re driven by progress and passionate about shaping the future, Continental Aerospace Technologies™ offers a career path that lets you grow and make a difference.

• Ensure the appropriate accounting and transacting of inventory and inventory accounts. Maintain standards, monitor cycle counting program, support inventory reduction activities, support annual physical inventory, analyze excess and obsolete inventory, and make recommendations for reductions.
• Work closely with personnel from Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, and Marketing as well as with the Finance staff.
• Analyze financial information to determine present and future financial performance. Identify trends and recommend improvements accordingly. Evaluate complex profit plans, operating records, and financial statements.
• Prepare cost‑related studies, reports, forecasts, and analyses.
• Coordinate with all levels of the organization to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans, acquisition activity, new business planning, trended future requirements, government requirements, and operating forecasts.
• Research and prepare economic reports on subjects such as rate of return, depreciation, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance, and impact of governmental requirements.
• Develop the annual expense budgets, profit plans, monthly forecasts, and other corporate financial requirements. Maintain databases to support these tasks.
• Prepare journal entries with appropriate supporting documents to support the month‑end closing process.
• Support mid‑year/annual financial audits by providing detailed explanations & support for entries.
• Other duties may be assigned.

B.S. in Accounting and 3 or more years of experience;
Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Windows, MACOLA, Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Oracle Net Suite

• Microsoft Word—Some Knowledge
• Microsoft Excel—Some Knowledge
• Behaviors

• Functional Expert:
  Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Innovative:
  Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Detail Oriented:
  Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated:
  Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player:
  Works well as a member of a group
• Motivations
• Job Security:
  Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Work-Life Balance:
  Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Self‑Starter:
  Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities:
  Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion:
  Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact:
  Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Education
• Required
• BS or better in accounting or related field

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