Cost Accountant III

Overview

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The Cost Accountant III is responsible for the ongoing analysis of process constraints, target costing projects, margin analysis and tracing costs back to underlying activities. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and a deep understanding of cost structures, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.

• Monitor inventory transactions and ensure proper valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Work with Operations Manufacturing to ensure monthly inventory reconciliations and inventory counts are conducted.
• Assist in month-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations related to COGS and inventory.
• Drive accounting processes within the plant to ensure accurate books, records and compliance with key control requirements including Sarbanes Oxley.
• Function as an active member and financial advisor to Operations management team. Support Operations staff in developing and interpreting financial and non-financial performance measurements.
• Monitor progress of Work Orders (WO) and their status; address WO variance issues. Review inventory cost data for anomalies, assist in researching and identifying root causes and provide information for corrective action and process improvement as necessary.
• Monitor and collect inventory and cost data; review daily/weekly/monthly reports and investigate variance to ensure that financial information is recorded properly.
• Work on creating Dashboards and Business Intelligence reporting within Oracle, identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) reflecting trends in labor and productivity.
• Coordinate Capital Asset processes, monitor, review and assist in the development of cost estimate models and to support Estimate At Complete activities and depreciation allocations after approval.
• Provide ad hoc support for perpetual inventory reviews, Quarterly E&O Reserve Analysis, Inventory Forecasting, Operational financial data analysis and ERP accuracy reviews.
• Handle problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in Finance, General Accounting and/or Cost Accounting in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Current expertise in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel required).
• Experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization with ability to resolve a wide range of issues in creative and effective ways.

• Knowledge of Government Cost Accounting Principles (CAS) and FAR preferred.
• Team player with good oral and written communication skills, capable of working with various functional organizations to coordinate inputs and outputs.
• Ability to work with minimal day-to-day instruction and adapt to new assignments.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with small teams sharing a broad variety of duties.
• Shows initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
• Committed to learning from mistakes and improving performance of oneself and others.
• Effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Focuses on teamwork and collaboration to support the team’s success.

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant).
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent).

The Salary Range For This Role Is $78,986 - $112,035
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Aero Vironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including location, role responsibilities, candidate experience, education/training, and key skills.

This position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR compliance. To comply, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person or be approved for an export license. A U.S. person is a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by ITAR.

• Some positions may require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information, visit:

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