Cost Accountant

Jobot; Vermont; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and Relocation included

Job summary

Jobot, an aerospace manufacturing company, is seeking a highly skilled Cost Accountant to join our growing team. You will manage cost analysis, inventory evaluation, and financial reporting while supporting monthly close and internal controls.

We offer a full-time position requiring 5+ years in cost accounting, with strong Excel skills and experience with manufacturing cost systems. Excellent compensation and relocation options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of cost accounting in manufacturing.
• Strong cost systems background and strong analytical skills; solid accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze weekly, monthly gross margin by product and customer type.
• Assist in month-end close and journal entries; analyze inventory.
• Coordinate with IT for systems issues across production, purchasing, and logistics.
• Analyze cost data and assist with cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Maintain internal controls documentation and test controls.
• Prepare detailed account analyses and reconcile sales, cost, inventory, and liability accounts.
• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports; conduct profitability studies.
• Support internal reporting requirements for audits and tax schedules.
• Ensure timely submission and accuracy of inventory and gross margin schedules to management.
• Work on special projects as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Manufacturing costing

Cost accounting

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Cost accounting systems

Job description

Job details

Bonus and Relocation included!

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year

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.