Cost Accountant

Austal Usa, LLC; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA, LLC in Mobile, AL seeks an experienced accounting professional to join the Finance team as a Senior Accountant. You will perform GAAP and IFRS compliant accounting, handle month-end closings and GL analysis for Direct Costs across Austal USA entities, ensuring accurate accruals and allocations.

You will maintain project cost structures, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses, produce project status reports, and support AR billing.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is required.
• 3–5 years of related experience, preferably in manufacturing or corporate accounting.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, IFRS, GAAP and CAS; government contracting experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Performs month-end closing journal entries and GL analysis related to Direct Costs.
• Ensures direct costs are accrued, stage payments reconciled and allocated.
• Maintains project cost structures, budgets, forecasts and variance analyses.
• Analyzes project data and produces cost/variance metrics; prepares project close-out reports.
• Supports AR Billing and acts as back-up for invoicing as needed.
• Liaises with internal and external auditors including DCAA; assists audits.
• Maintains ERP system knowledge and generates ad hoc reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

BS/BA Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

REPORTS TO: Assistant ControllerSUPERVISES: N/AAUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs accounting responsibilities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).Prepares month end closing journal entries and general ledger (GL) account analysis related to Direct Costs for all Austal USA entitiesEnsures all direct costs are properly accounted for by performing adequate accruals, stage payment reconciliation and allocationsMaintains full knowledge of assigned Projects including budgets, forecasts, actual cost and variance analysisPerforms weekly and monthly allocations of material and labor in accordance with established policies and proceduresPerforms weekly and monthly Project inventory analysis and costing reviewsMaintains Project status reports and responsible for preparation of Project Close-out reports to ensure timely closure of completed work scopesEstablish Projects and cost structures with the ERP systemCreates ad hoc reports and metrics as neededSupports AR Billing Specialist in ensuring all supporting data is prepared and maintained to facilitate timely billing. Acts as back-up for invoicing when needed or required.Maintains working knowledge of the Material Management Accounting Systems (MMAS)Analyze Project data to produce accurate variance analysis reports and metricsCoordinates and liaisons with external and internal auditors/reviewers to ensure compliance with proper reporting requirements and deadlines Supports audits by Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) which includes data compilation, analysis of financial trends, and reconciliation of data to supporting documentationPerforms other related duties and special projects as assigned by Finance ManagementMaintains written policy and procedures for area of responsibilityMaintains compliance with Company policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

BS/BA Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with 3-5 years of experience in a related field, preferably in manufacturing or corporate accounting, requiredProficient computer and technical aptitude to utilize MS Word, Excel and PowerPointWorking knowledge of FAR, DFAR, IFRS, GAAP and CASGovernment contracting experience, a plusAbility to work collaboratively with multiple teams/organizations with attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail, organization skills a must.Flexible and has the capability to deliver results in a fast paced, and high volume environmentAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writingDetail oriented with a high degree of personal accountabilityWorking knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Planning system a plusAbility to go in the shipyard, including off-site warehouse(s) and Austal's West Campus, and conduct interviews. This includes physically climbing stairs and moving safely through constructions areas on and off vessels.

TOOLS:

N/ADIRECTION EXERCISED: Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals and a variety of complicated tasks.DISCRETION EXERCISED: Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals and a variety of complicated tasks.LIAISES WITH: Personnel from all departments to include management, external auditors, DCAA auditors.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:18 years of age or older at time of applicationAble to provide proof of US Person StatusNo felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition dateNo felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition dateWilling to submit to a drug screenWilling to submit to a background check

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, +90dB.

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Austal's commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.