Project/Cost Accountant
About The Position
Airbus Helicopters is seeking an analytical, hands-on Project/Cost Accountant to join its finance team on-site in Bingen, Washington. The role partners with operations and supports financial reporting throughout the manufacturing lifecycle, from contracts and procurement through production, inventory tracking, shipping, billing, and revenue recognition. In a collaborative finance group, the accountant handles project accounting and government cost tracking alongside 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 on land and at sea. The role is primarily on-site in Bingen, with less than 10% domestic and international travel. The successful candidate must qualify as a U.S. Person under the ITAR definition.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BBA) in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience (four years).
- At least six years of experience in 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.
- Able to travel independently and at short notice once or twice a year.
- Able to carry and lift documents or electronic equipment weighing up to 30 lb/14 kg daily.
- Steel-toed shoes are required 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 monthly.
- Administer general ledger activity, chart of accounts, and journal entries as part of the monthly close.
- Manage monthly close journal entries, including subsystem interfaces with the general ledger.
- Record and periodically amortize prepaid expenses.
- Ensure proper accounting for payroll-related and benefits accounts, including the general ledger interface with ADP Payroll System.
- Maintain general ledger master data, including establishing general ledger accounts.
- 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 fixed asset database and depreciation records.
- Record fixed asset additions and retirements in the financial system and process monthly depreciation.
- Reconcile fixed asset details to the general ledger, including the Construction in Process account.
- Manage accounting and reporting for capitalized leases.
- Perform other assigned duties, including serving as backup to HO Finance.
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 program.
- Medical insurance, including traditional and high-deductible health plans.
- Prescription insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Disability insurance, including short- and long-term coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Supplemental benefit coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Health Savings Accounts.
- 401(k).
- Tuition assistance.
- Performance-based bonus(es).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
