Cost Accountant

MarathonNorco Aerospace, Inc.•Waco, TX

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About The Position

The Cost Accountant applies cost accounting principles to conduct studies and provide detailed cost and inventory information not supplied by general accounting systems. The role supports accurate cost analysis, inventory management, financial reporting, and productivity tracking. The successful applicant is expected to exceed expectations and demonstrate the potential and desire for future leadership responsibility. MarathonNorco Aerospace is a global producer, designer, and supplier of engineered aerospace components, systems, and subsystems serving commercial and military aviation markets. The company emphasizes value creation, financial stewardship, profitable new business, productivity and cost improvements, and value-based pricing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BBA/BSBA) in Accounting or Finance.
Three or more years of related experience in manufacturing cost accounting principles and/or public accounting experience is listed as preferred.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel), and knowledge of INFOR ERP Powerlink and MAPICS or similar systems.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Consistently meet deadlines while producing detailed, high-quality work.
Demonstrate ownership and dedication to outperformance.
Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills; maintain a professional manner when working with others.
Meet US Person export-control compliance requirements, as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Regularly stand, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally walk around the facility, sit, and talk or hear; lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Completed or in-progress Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Previous supervisory experience.
Three or more years of related experience in manufacturing cost accounting principles and/or public accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze data to determine costs of business activity and variances across inventory levels.
Maintain, analyze, and update the standard cost system, including reviewing bills of materials and associated routers.
Provide management reports on factors affecting product prices and profitability by maintaining the current cost system.
Record, review, and investigate actual manufacturing costs, and prepare monthly reports comparing standard costs with actual production costs.
Investigate and analyze scrap, usage, and purchase price variances monthly.
Analyze differences between budgeted and actual spending.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee the Company’s cycle-counting policy.
Maintain, update, and record transactions concerning the fixed-asset system.
Report appropriate depreciation methods for varying taxing authorities.
Assist with month-end general-ledger close.
Track capital spending and verify productivity projects.
Update and report quarterly Pay-for-Performance (PFP) calculations.
Conduct business in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and instructions; maintain cooperative and professional communication with employees, vendors, customers, and others.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.