Aviation MRO Cost Accountant (Growth & Analytics)

inMy Jet; Kinston, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

flyExclusive is seeking a Cost Accountant to support its growing MRO operations in Kinston, NC. You will partner with maintenance, supply chain, and finance to provide accurate cost accounting, labor tracking, and operational reporting related to aircraft maintenance activities.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in accounting or cost accounting, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong Excel and ERP skills. Aviation/mro experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–5+ years of accounting or cost accounting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, aviation, maintenance, or industrial operations preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyze large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze MRO-related cost accounting records.
• Track and analyze aircraft maintenance events, labor costs, and overhead allocations.
• Assist with inventory accounting for aircraft parts, rotable inventory, consumables, and tooling.
• Perform inventory reconciliations, cycle count analysis, and reserve assessments.
• Support monthly close activities, including accruals, variance analysis, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Develop operational and financial reporting for maintenance leadership, including KPIs and cost trends.
• Analyze labor utilization, technician productivity, and maintenance event profitability.
• Partner with supply chain and procurement teams to evaluate vendor pricing and sourcing opportunities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for maintenance operations.
• Assist with ERP integrations, reporting enhancements, and data integrity initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

flyExclusive is seeking a Cost Accountant to support its growing MRO operations in Kinston, NC. You will partner with maintenance, supply chain, and finance to provide accurate cost accounting, labor tracking, and operational reporting related to aircraft maintenance activities.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in accounting or cost accounting, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong Excel and ERP skills. Aviation/mro experience is preferred.