Cost Accountant

Aereos•Euless, TX

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Aereos, Inc is seeking a Cost Accountant to support the finance team in maintaining cost integrity across manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Fractional CFO, this role owns the day-to-day cost accounting function—standard costs, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and program cost tracking—and serves as the finance department lead in the CFO’s absence. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with ERP systems, a solid grasp of GAAP cost accounting, and comfort working in an aerospace or government contracting environment.

Requirements

3–5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
Solid understanding of GAAP, standard costing, and variance analysis
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAGE, NetSuite, or similar)
Proficiency in Excel; experience building cost models and dashboards a plus
Familiarity with government contracting (FAR/DFARS) and DCAA requirements a plus
CPA or CMA in progress or completed preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Maintain standard cost records including material, labor, and overhead rates
Analyze manufacturing variances and prepare summary reports with supporting explanations
Update and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) in the ERP system in coordination with operations and engineering
Support job and program cost tracking across production runs and contracts
Learn and apply cost allocation methodologies for direct and indirect costs across departments and cost centers
Prepare routine cost reports and schedules for CFO review on a monthly and quarterly basis
Assist in compiling COGS and gross margin data for financial statement preparation
Maintain cost tracking spreadsheets and contribute to cost dashboards and KPI reports
Pull and format data from the ERP system to support management reporting needs
Support the CFO in the annual budgeting process by gathering historical cost data and preparing input schedules
Assist in building and maintaining rolling forecast models for labor, materials, and overhead
Track budget-to-actual results and help prepare variance commentary for management review
Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle counts; investigate and resolve count discrepancies
Support month-end inventory reconciliations in the ERP system
Ensure accounting entries are accurate, well-documented, and comply with company policies and GAAP
Assist in identifying and escalating discrepancies or control gaps to the CFO
Gather and organize documentation to support external audits and internal reviews
Support compliance with efforts related to government contracts and aerospace industry requirements as needed
Act as the finance department lead and primary point of contact in the CFO’s absence