Cost Accountant III

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Job description

Overview:
Must be a US Citizen

Hybrid opportunity with the expectation of being on site at least 3 days per week.

Candidates should be local to southern California able to attend meetings at facility in Simi Valley with minimal notice if needed.

Relocation assistance available

Fulltime Direct Employment
W2 with full benefits

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000+ bonus and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Responsibilities:
Summary

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. In this role, one must be detailed-oriented and have the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment.

Position Responsibilities

Drive accounting process within the plant to ensure accurate books, records and compliance to 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.

Monitors 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.

Monitors and collects inventory and cost data; reviews daily/weekly/month reports and investigates variance to ensure that financial information has been recorded properly.

Work on creating Dashboards and Business Intelligence reporting within Oracle, identifying key performance indicators (KPI's) reflecting trends in labor and productivity.

Coordinate Capital Asset (CA) processes, monitor, review and assist in the development of cost estimate models and to support Estimate At Complete activities and depreciation allocations after approval.

Ad hoc support to perpetual inventory reviews, Quarterly E&O Reserve Analysis, Inventory Forecasting, Operational financial data analysis and ERP accuracy reviews.

Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field is required 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)

Is an experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization with ability to resolve a wide range of issues in creative and effective ways

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Knowledge of Government Cost Accounting Principles (CAS) and FAR preferred

Must be a team player with good oral and written communication skills, and capable of working with various functional organizations to coordinate inputs and outputs.

Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments

Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

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)

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class. EEO/AA/MFDV

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