Senior Cost Accountant

PROENERGY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PROENERGY is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to manage inventory movements and improve inventory processes. Primary duties include timely processing of inventory transactions, analyzing variances, and generating management reports to support operations.

Role requires strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills. Based in Houston or Sedalia with responsibility across locations; expects leadership in cost accounting and participation in continuous improvement initiatives within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5-7 years of accounting/finance experience with 3-5 years in inventory and cost accounting.
• Proven experience as Inventory Cost Accountant or similar role.
• Understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office and financial software, esp. Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process daily inventory transactions in the ERP system and related tools.
• Perform stock count analysis and reporting; track frequency and adjustments.
• Assist with month-end closing including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with operations to improve inventory control processes.
• Conduct audits to ensure control effectiveness and efficiency.
• Support cycle counts, periodic audits, and annual physical inventories.
• Assist external audits by providing documentation and access to records.

Skills

Inventory management

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)

ERP systems

Job description

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri,

our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas,

our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

InKansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And ourworldwide service centersensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

As Senior Cost Accountant, reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager - Operations, your primary responsibility will be to process all inventory movements in a timely manner to meet Operations deadlines. You will also monitor the existing Inventory processes by analyzing transactions to identify and resolve inventory variances in a timely manner. Additionally, you will identify trends and areas for improvement to enhance inventory management efficiency. In the execution of your duties, you shall be called upon to do routine inventory spot checks and audits, record inventory transactions and create reports for management. The individual will actively participate in the ongoing development, implementation, maintenance and application of the Company’s accounting practices, procedures and standards. This role requires strong interpersonal, presentation, and analytical skills to effectively communicate findings and recommendations.

Reports To:Senior Accounting Manager

Work Location:6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041 or2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301

Position Responsibilities

• Processing daily inventory transactions in the system. Monitor inventory movements in the ERP system (GP) and inventory systems (MRO and SalesPad), track orders, define and investigate problems.
• Stock count analysis and reporting as needed. Report on the count frequency and adjustment values.
• Assist with month end closing activities including journal entries, financial analysis, account reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Collaborate with operations team to influence the development and implementation of procedures and processes designed to innovate and improve the overall effectiveness of inventory control, and material movement.
• Conduct process and data audits to ensure control effectiveness and find efficiencies.
• Monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, weekly inventory account reconciliation (system to physical).
• Supports process improvements by identifying and reporting the risk of errors within the inventory control system.
• Collaborate with operations team to ensure data integrity and accuracy when recording material transactions.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
• Monitor the inventory management system to find the root cause of problems and identify appropriate solutions.
• Support conducting Cycle Counting, quarterly field bank audits and annual Physical Inventory.
• Monitor slow-moving inventory to minimize obsolescence and maximize profitability.
• Process journal entries and work order cost transfers related to inventory transactions.
• Support the accounting team during financial statement audits by preparing necessary documentation and facilitating access to financial records for external auditors.
• Perform special projects and other tasks as assigned by the Senior Accounting Manager – Operations or the Controller, AeroAdvantage and Operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other similar business degree.
• 5-7 years of accounting, finance or related experience, using financial and operational tools and systems (MRO, ERP), with at least 3-5 years of inventory and cost accounting experience.
• Proven experience as an Inventory Cost Accountant or in a similar role.
• Understanding of financial and accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial management software, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel. Skilled in managing and analyzing large datasets efficiently.
• Analytical, with strong attention to detail, and high degree of accuracy.
• Knowledge of Cost Accounting, Inventory management processes and tools.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing, supply chain and procurement workflows and systems
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Desired Qualifications

• CPA designation or CPA in progress preferred.
• Experience in the aero-derivative industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Microsoft Great Plains Financials systems is a plus.
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively to meet deadlines.
• Open to growth, driven, and willing to learn in a complex environment.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.