Cost Accountant - Aerospace Manufacturing

Cost Accountant

Applied Aerospace & Defense is looking for a Cost Accountant to manage cost information for products and services, investigate cost variances, and implement process improvements.

• Plan and conduct investigations, audits and analyses of financial information used in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, business plans, prices, costs of products, services and operations; prepare reports and recommendations.
• Review data and consult with governmental, customer and operating personnel to obtain financial information; select or devise techniques to ensure optimal analysis of financial elements.
• Conduct or coordinate special studies and investigations, and recommend measures to achieve resolution of complex and controversial financial problems; continually review operations to reduce the impact of potential problems and to take advantage of opportunities for cost savings and improved customer satisfaction.
• Design, establish, modify, verify and implement cost‑effective and responsive programs to meet financial requirements, including a system of checks and balances to safeguard the company’s assets, particularly inventory.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or a special combination of education and experience.
• 5‑8+ years of cost accounting management experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace industry preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of cost accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively interpret cost accounting operating statistics.
• Experience conducting independent investigations and resolving complex cost accounting problems.
• High degree of business acumen.
• Strong communication skills for interfacing with other groups, influencing decisions and achieving agreement on complex cost accounting matters.

Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.