Cost Accountant, Lead

DY4 Curtiss-Wright DS, Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Match & Profit-Shar

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright DS, Inc. in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a Lead Cost Accountant to oversee month-end close, inventory costing, and reporting.

This hybrid/remote role collaborates with all accounting departments to deliver accurate monthly financials and insightful analysis for executive management. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cost accounting within manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SAP.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible cost accounting and financial analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience with cost accounting in manufacturing and standard costing in project-based systems
• Proficient in Excel/Word/PowerPoint at an advanced level
• Experience with SAP would be a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing duties and GL reconciliations (inventory, prepaid assets, warranties)
• Prepare inventory reserve analysis and journal entries
• Post inventory accruals for Percentage of Completion projects
• Analyze inventory trends and variances
• Analyze and report manufacturing cost center variances to budget and forecast
• Collaborate with Purchasing on standard material costs
• Prepare and analyze standard labor, overhead rates
• Support government compliance audits and Sarbanes-Oxley controls testing
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and internal/external audits

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cost Accountant, Lead – Hybrid or Remote

We have a rewarding opportunity for a Lead Cost Accountant join our team in Santa Clarita, CA! As our Lead Cost Accountant, you are responsible for accurate and timely accounting transactions and operations, account reconciliation and reporting. This position reports to the Cost Accounting Manager and works in collaboration with all accounting departments to provide accurate monthly financials, account reconciliations, detailed reporting and analysis to support business needs for executive management of the company. You will be a major contributor to a timely month-end close as well as all functional accounting transactional activities, such as inventory and cost accounting functions, and ad-hoc reporting. You will be an essential part of the accounting team and will need to integrate well with other departmental leaders to execute the business strategy and ensure operational and financial excellence.

Location: Santa Clarita, CA - Hybrid / Remote

We Take Care of Our People

• I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• I Health and Wellness Benefits
• I Learning and Development Opportunities
• I Referral Program
• I Competitive Pay
• I Recognition
• I Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Salary Range: $ 98,900.00 - $130,000.00 per year plus bonus.

Your Challenge

• Perform month-end closing duties and general ledger account reconciliations related to inventory, prepaid assets, and warranties.
• Prepare a monthly excess and obsolete inventory reserve analysis/journal entry
• Prepare and post inventory accruals for Percentage of Completion (POC) projects.
• Analyze inventory to determine trends and possible inventory issues and opportunities.
• Analyze purchase price and production variances
• Analyze and report on manufacturing cost center spending variances to budget and forecast
• Collaborate with Purchasing to update and review the standard material costs for inventory
• Calculate and analyze standard labor, activity, and overhead rates
• Analyze and report on manufacturing inventory cycle count performance
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end reporting to Corporate
• Assist in preparation of timely customer progress billings related to actual project cost incurred
• Assist in Government compliance audits and reporting
• General accounting and finance tasks as required
• Aid in various internal/external audits including Sarbanes-Oxley controls testing
• Ad Hoc reporting and analysis

What You Bring

• 5+ years of progressively responsible cost accounting and financial analysis or similar business experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment with a thorough understanding of general and cost accounting principles and practices
• Experience working with standard costing within a project-based system preferred
• Strong analytical skills; problem solving skills that respond quickly and effectively to operational issues
• Ability to analyze and extract data to set direction and make business recommendations and decisions
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to effectively interact with cross functional departments and employees at all levels
• Ability to manage multiple tasks through prioritization of workload with strong attention to detail, accuracy and high efficiency
• Demonstrable ability to effectively envision, develop, and implement new processes and tools to solve complex financial reporting and operational business issues
• Proficient in the use of SAP would be a plus
• Must be able to work with Excel/Word and PowerPoint at an advanced level
• Experience in technology/manufacturing industry a strong plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Who We Are

The Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions facility in Santa Clarita, California is the center of excellence for hardware level system integration and advanced package design. Integrated Systems in Santa Clarita prides itself on experience, expertise, and low risk solutions. Our primary focus is understanding the technical challenges our customers face and creating partnerships in order to provide a high TRL solution.

For more information visit: Santa Clarita, California | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team! Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.