Cost Accountant

Australia-Employment; Panton (VT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay/benefits

Room for career growth

Excellent team culture

Job summary

Jobot in Addison, VT is seeking a highly motivated Cost Accountant to join our aerospace manufacturing team. This full-time, on-site role focuses on cost analysis, financial reporting, and cost control.

You will prepare margin analyses, assist in month-end close, coordinate with IT on production and purchasing systems, and work with engineering and manufacturing staff to develop cost standards. A Bachelor's in Accounting with at least 5 years' cost accounting experience is required; a Master's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of cost accounting in manufacturing.
• Master's degree is highly desirable.
• CPA/CMA is a plus but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and report gross margin by product and customer type.
• Assist in month-end closing and journal entries.
• Coordinate with IT for systems issues affecting production, purchasing, etc.
• Analyze cost accounting data and support cycle counts.
• Maintain internal controls and reconcile cost records.
• Prepare detailed account analyses and inventory/cost reports.
• Support internal reporting for audits and tax schedules.
• Ensure timely submission of margin schedules to management.

Skills

Cost accounting

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cost Accountant

$100000 - $125000 per year | Addison, VT | On-site | Permanent

We are a Aerospace manufacturing company looking for a Cost Accountant to join our growing team!

A bit about us:

We are a Aerospace manufacturing company looking for a Cost Accountant to join our growing team!

Why join us?

• Great pay/benefits!
• Room for career growth!
• Excellent team culture!

Job Details

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Permanent Cost Accountant to join our dynamic team in the Manufacturing industry. This role will offer you the opportunity to showcase your expertise in financial statements, accounting, and Microsoft Excel. You will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial records for our company, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by product, by customer type.
• Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward.
• Coordinate with IT department for system issues, maintenance, and development such as production, purchasing, import/export, accounts payable, accounts receivable, import/export IT, receiving, shipping, and other.
• Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories.
• Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls.
• Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost, and inventory, liability accounts by customer type by division.
• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability.
• Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules, and others.
• Ensure timely submission, accuracy, and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management.
• Work in special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is mandatory, a Master's degree in Accounting or related field is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of Cost Accounting in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Must have a strong Cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards.
• Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite tools.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity.
• CPA/CMA certification is a plus but not mandatory.
• Solid understanding of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your expertise to a company that values hard work and dedication. If you are a professional with the necessary qualifications, we look forward to hearing from you.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.