Sr Cost Accountant

Kaman Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

44d•$95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

This position exists to provide analytical support for all activities and processes of the Bal Seal Leadership Team. Key processes include monthly close, monthly financial forecasts, annual operating plans, and compliance matters. Responsibilities also include: analysis and evaluation of the Plant's monthly operating results, annual budgets, monthly production and financial forecasts, and weekly results reporting. Provide analytical support including but not limited to customer profitability analysis and pricing etc.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics or equivalent
Minimum 3 years in an Accounting/ Finance role with 2 years in a manufacturing environment with strong emphasis on standard costing
Highly Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite tools.
ERP systems experience required; Oracle - JD Edwards, Hubble preferred
Quick learner with can do mentality
Must be able to promote and work in a highly collaborative environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detail
Ability to manage confidential information
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and handle documents and products
The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Occasionally will need to bend, stoop and squat

Nice To Haves

Experience in Pricing as Pricing specialist/analyst would be preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Deliver accurate and timely financial projections, forecasts, and analysis of relevant financial and operational information as required for the leadership team
Maintains and updates cost database
Develop systems/procedures for cost accounting and accumulation systems
Determines fixed costs: salaries, rent, insurance
Predicts, plans, and records variable costs such as purchases of raw material, labor, operation costs
Reviews and analyzes actual costs to identify inaccuracies
Reviews, analyzes and reports actual profit margins
Determines and recommends cost-effective solutions
Responsible for the COGS ensuring that accurate costing is applied in manufacturing based on the standard costing methodology
Analyze and report on variances against standard costing; partner with manufacturing and engineering management to review results and take corrective actions
Review of month end results: P&L, Gross Margin, including variance analysis
Ad hoc financial analysis of financial and operating metrics to support business requirements
Support Operations with Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and Appropriation Requests (AR) for capital spending.
Open to assist in ad hoc assignments and support on general Finance tasks and Pricing tasks
Perform other related duties as assigned