Project/Cost Accountant

Airbus • Bingen, WA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is seeking an analytical, hands-on Project/Cost Accountant for its finance team in Bingen, Washington. The position partners with operations and supports financial reporting across the manufacturing lifecycle, from contract and procurement through production, inventory tracking, shipping, billing, and revenue recognition. The role combines project accounting and government cost tracking with general ledger administration, monthly close activities, and financial reporting.

The position supports the Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program, which develops a small tactical unmanned aerial system with vertical take-off and landing capabilities for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance missions. The role is based on-site, with approximately 95% of work performed in Bingen when not traveling, and requires less than 10% domestic and international travel. Candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under the ITAR definition.

The salary range is $65,000 to $104,000 per year, with actual pay depending on geographic differential, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. The position offers incentive compensation that may include profit sharing, retirement savings, and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, along with paid time off, parental leave, insurance coverage, and other listed benefits. Steel-toed shoes and possibly hearing and eye protection are required for shop-floor visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BBA) in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience of four years.
• At least six years of experience within an accounting or finance function.
• Working knowledge of financial accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities.
• Must be a U.S. Person under the ITAR definition: U.S. Citizen, green card holder, or person covered under the company’s existing ITAR license.
• Ability to meet the stated physical and communication requirements, including regular computer and office-equipment use, and carrying and lifting documents or equipment up to 30 lb/14 kg.
• Steel-toed shoes for shop-floor visits; appropriate hearing and eye protection may also be required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Deltek CostPoint.
• CPA.

Responsibilities

• Review daily bank activity and prepare monthly bank-statement reconciliations.
• Reconcile key general ledger accounts, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile and report intercompany payables with affiliate companies each month.
• Administer general ledger activity and the chart of accounts, and post journal entries as part of the monthly close.
• Manage journal-entry activity during monthly close, including subsystem interfaces with the general ledger.
• Record and periodically amortize prepaid expenses.
• Account for payroll-related and benefits accounts, including the general ledger interface with the ADP Payroll System.
• Maintain general ledger master data, including establishing general ledger accounts.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and financial reporting packages.
• Prepare internal monthly financial reporting packages for management review.
• Ensure financial statements comply with the required accounting basis, such as IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain the fixed-asset database and depreciation records.
• Record fixed-asset additions and retirements in the financial system.
• Process monthly depreciation of fixed assets.
• Reconcile fixed-asset details to the general ledger, including the Construction in Process account.
• Manage accounting and reporting for capitalized leases.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including serving as backup to HO Finance.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required, at less than 10%.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
• Retirement savings plan and ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Medical insurance, including traditional and high-deductible health plans.
• Prescription insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Supplemental benefit coverages.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k).
• Tuition assistance.
• Performance-based bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level