Senior Cost Accountant
About The Position
The Senior Cost Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial insights that support operational and strategic decision-making in an aerospace manufacturing environment. The role leads core cost accounting activities, analyzes manufacturing performance, prepares complex reconciliations, and supports continuous improvement across financial processes. It is suited to someone looking to expand responsibility in cost and inventory accounting while helping strengthen a developing finance organization. The position is based in an office setting within a manufacturing facility, with regular interaction with executive leadership and cross-functional teams. Occasional extended hours may be required during close cycles, forecasting, or year-end activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- At least 6 years of accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory valuation methodologies.
- Advanced Excel skills and interest in developing expertise with ERP or analytical tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Cost accounting or manufacturing-environment experience.
- CPA or CMA credential, or candidate status.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other complex manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update planned costs, labor and overhead rates, and cost models.
- Perform inventory and WIP reconciliations, cost roll-ups, and margin analysis.
- Analyze manufacturing variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, and scrap.
- Partner with Operations to investigate cost drivers and develop actionable performance insights.
- Support cost estimates, pricing, and program cost review.
- Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure consistent financial data and alignment across workflows.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning activities.
- Provide analysis of trends, product margins, and operational KPIs.
- Assist in maintaining and enhancing internal controls over cost and inventory processes.
- Support audit activities as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- HSA and FSA options.
- Onsite cafeteria and fitness center.
- Competitive pay.
- Annual bonus opportunity.
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% company match and an additional annual employer contribution starting at 3%.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Four weeks of vacation.
- Five additional paid days during the annual holiday shutdown.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Up to $20,000 in annual tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Supplemental insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Legal services.
- Identity theft protection.
- Discounted auto and home insurance.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
