Job DescriptionThe Cost Accountant IV delivers month-end and ad hoc reporting with an eye toward being responsible for cost analysis activities, such as cost reduction or cost variance. They look to maintain or improve the costs of the company where possible. They provide management with actual cost details as posted to the general ledger and work through costing exceptions to maintain accuracy in the ERP database.
Responsibilities- Complete month-end journal entries related to inventory and cost of goods sold
- Perform cost-variance analyses in order to optimize cost savings on new and proposed programs
- Prepares and analyzes actual and budgeted or forecasted overhead rates for one or more sites
- Analyze and compare the cost of new products to that of existing products
- Assist in the coordination of the annual physical inventory and audits monthly cycle counts
- Analyze and combine multiple data sets of varying formats and prepare reports for management
- Assist in the accumulation of program costs and estimation of costs at completion
QualificationsExperience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. OR (12) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree. OR (6) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree. OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD.
- Experience working as a cost accountant or financial analyst with DCAA and DCMA on government contracts required
Additional Information This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
Other benefits include: - Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
- 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
- 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
- Career Opportunity and Growth
- Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
- Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
- 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave
