Cost​/GL Accountant

Job Summary

Ascentec Engineering is hiring a Cost/GL Accountant to play a vital role in our finance department, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, assisting with financial reporting, and supporting various accounting functions. This is a hybrid role, with approximately 50% of the responsibilities focused on cost accounting and the remaining 50% dedicated to general ledger reconciliation. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of inventory costing in a manufacturing environment and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about accounting and wants to contribute to the success of a dynamic manufacturing and engineering company.

• Prepare monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, reclasses, and standard allocations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis (Bank, FA, AP, AR).
• Support preparation of monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Maintain and improve documentation of accounting processes and internal controls.
• Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead in the ERP system.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and inventory adjustments; partner with operations and supply chain to understand root causes.
• Reconcile inventory subledger to the general ledger and prepare supporting schedules for inventory valuation.
• Monitor slow‑moving and obsolete inventory and assist in calculating reserves and participate in annual physical inventory count procedures.

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting or finance; CMA required.
• Experience in a manufacturing or inventory‑intensive environment strongly preferred.
• 3+ years relevant experience in general ledger accounting, cost accounting, or combination.
• Strong understanding of accounting theory, knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting.
• Experience with GL, JE preparation, monthly and annual close processes.
• Proficiency in Epicor and Microsoft Office software including Word, Outlook, and Excel (including vlookup, pivot tables, etc.) highly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with both finance and operational teams.

• Self‑Starter / Self‑Motivated.
• Reliable and Dependable.
• Positive Attitude.
• Deadline and solution‑oriented with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Team Player who can roll up their sleeves and get involved in everything from big projects to regular, mundane, simple tasks.

• $80,000 to $100,000 annual salary DOE.
• Medical / Dental / Vision.
• 401k with company match up to 4%.
• Tiered Quarterly Bonus Program.
• Short‑term and Long‑term Disability.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid time off / paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programs.

Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.