Senior Cost Accountant

Columbia Helicopters•Aurora, OR

20d

About The Position

The Senior Cost Accountant will apply principles of cost accounting to conduct studies which provide detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems. This position is a crucial member of the finance organization and will work regularly with the manufacturing operations, aftermarket, and supply chain teams. The position will be supporting cost and management accounting functions, financial reporting and analysis, month-end financial closing, and audit. In addition, the position will require an individual with a robust investigative mindset who can work through efficiency improvements and opportunities as they present.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance
5 years prior manufacturing accounting/finance experience
Experience with US Govt cost based proposals required
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Adaptability to manage multiple and varied tasks
Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels of the organization
Exceptional communication, attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential.
Must be a U.S. Person

Responsibilities

Oversees inventory and related work order systems including physical to perpetual to general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, audit explanations, and standard costs
Monitors and reports periodic requirements of manufacturing systems to ensure timing and accuracy of standards and gross margins and provides meaningful analysis of results
Supports preparation and execution of annual standard cost roll
Leads processes involving establishment of standard costs of new parts, and review and analysis of standard costs for existing parts
Analyzes the purchase price variance general ledger account
Audits cycle count activity, selection of items to be counted, recount decisions, research of discrepancies, and reports on root causes and progress toward making improvements for greater quantity and physical accuracy
Prepares, reviews and distributes absorption report and compares with forecast
Provides cost support to cross functional areas as requested
Provides product cost information utilized in month end financial closing
Performs reporting activity throughout the month on margins, absorption, PPV and other metrics to ensure timing and accuracy of standards and gross margins
Directs development and review of cost analysis reports and works with manufacturing department heads to formulate corrective actions
Maintains the integrity and accuracy of product cost data
Updates and distributes program costing on a monthly basis
May supervise and/or mentor other members of the cost accounting staff
Performs monthly closing activities including preparation and approval of journal entries
Oversee inventory accuracy, E&O, valuation and borrowing base requirements
Prepares account reconciliations
Assists in SOX and/or government compliance audits, internal and external audits
Assists in the development and installation of accounting systems, procedures and controls associated with cost accounting.
Ensures ERP system integrity and accuracy of general ledger and cost accounting data.