Cost Analyst

CV Resources, Inc.; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Resources, Inc. partnered with an aerospace client to hire a Cost Analyst who will support cost estimates, budgeting, and profitability reviews across programs. The role requires analyzing data, preparing monthly cost reports, and supporting month-end close tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a accounting background, manufacturing experience, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems such as Infor LN. Strong communication with management is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• MBA or CPA/CMA preferred.
• Two years’ accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with project accounting is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to product and project cost estimates and pricing recommendations using historical data, estimates and projections.
• Contributes to project cost estimates at completion and profitability analysis with program and functional management.
• Creates monthly cost reports to aid project management.
• Contributes to the Month End Close and Month end Reporting package.
• Communicates complex financial data and analyses to management and other employees.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly reporting package.
• Assists the site controller in creating the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Examines records and procedures to determine the reliability and effectiveness of internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory policies.
• Assists with periodic inventory and fixed asset verification procedures.
• Assists corporate accounting in Overhead expense tracking and Inventory absorption.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel skills

ASC606 knowledge

FAR/CAS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

MBA or CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Infor LN ERP

Job description

CV Resources is partnering with an aerospace client of ours in search of a Cost Analyst to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to product and project cost estimates and pricing recommendations using historical data, estimates and projections.
• Contributes to project cost estimates at completion and profitability analysis with program and functional management.
• Creates monthly cost reports to aid project management
• Contributes to the Month End Close and Month end Reporting package.
• Communicates complex financial data and analyses to management and other employees.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly reporting Package.
• Assists the site controller in creating the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Examines records and procedures to determine the reliability and effectiveness of internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory policies.
• Assists with periodic inventory and fixed asset verification procedures.
• Assists corporate accounting in Overhead expense tracking and Inventory absorption.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required. MBA or CPA/CMA preferred.
• Two years’ accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with project accounting is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with superior Excel skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; experience with Infor LN software preferred.
• Government contract accounting (FAR/CAS/TINA/DCAA) is preferred.
• Proficiency with ASC606 revenue recognition is preferred.