Safran

Cost Accountant M/F

Safran$70K — $94K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 3+ years of accounting experience in a large manufacturing environment
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and thorough knowledge of Excel functions
  • Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Effective collaboration and communication skills across different functions

Responsibilities

  • Collect and analyze data to calculate production costs through various analyses
  • Assist Controllers in preparing detailed financial reports and standard costing
  • Provide support for internal and external audits with required documentation
  • Perform period-end closing tasks, journal entries, and account reconciliations
  • Conduct annual cost rolling processes with multi-week validations

Benefits

  • Cross-functional training opportunities in cost accounting concepts
  • Chance to work directly with site leadership and Shared Services Group
  • Involvement in special projects for professional development
  • Contributions that enhance transparency and improve financial reporting
  • Access to a collaborative work environment among diverse teams
Full Job Description
Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Finance and management - Accounting

Job title

Cost Accountant M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description
• Collect and analyze data to determine production costs by performing the following:
o Variance Analysis
o Cost of Goods Sold Analysis
o Standard Costing
o Overhead & Labor Rate Calculation
o Inventory Valuation Analysis
o Ad-hoc financial analysis
• Assist Controllers in preparing financial reports and give recommendations based on available data.
• Assist Controllers in preparing Standard Costing as needed.
• Demonstrate understanding of BOM & Routings for cost validation.
• Provide reports and back up to internal and external auditors as requested.
• Update ERP with Overhead & Labor Rate Calculations supplied by Controllers.
• Assist in Cross Functional Training of Cost Accounting Concepts
• Perform period end closing activities and perform journal entries and GL account analysis.
• Perform account reconciliations to drive accuracy in inventory cycle and review with Controllers at Balance Sheet Review meetings.
• Perform Error Clearing and work with appropriate departments to resolve recurring issues.
• Perform Annual Cost roll with multi-week validations.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to management to improve transparency
• Assist with physical inventory audits as requested.
• Assist as required with special projects and perform all other duties as assigned

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

The Cost Accountant / Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for all divisions within Safran Cabin. Analyzes material, labor, or other expenses to determine production costs, cost of sales, or other cost-related performance measures. This position reports to the site leadership team with oversight from the Shared Services Group.

Candidate skills & requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree.
Experience: 3+ years' experience in an accounting department for a large manufacturer.
Computer Skills:
• Familiarity with Windows Operating System.
• Demonstrated solid understanding/use of Microsoft Office products including: Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Intermediate knowledge/use of Microsoft Excel.
Other Skills:
• 10-key by touch
• Advanced knowledge of mathematics and statistics
• Understanding of organizational accounting concepts
• In-depth knowledge of financial guidelines and regulations
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Ability to perform risk and security assessments
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and problem solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with other different functions and foster teamwork

Annual salary

$70,310 - $94,180 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

2641 Airpark Drive CA 93455 Santa Maria

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes

About Safran

Safran is a French multinational aerospace and defense company. It designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft engines, rocket engines, and other aerospace components. Safran is also involved in the defense industry, producing optronics, avionics, and other defense systems. The company has partnerships with several other aerospace and defense companies, including General Electric and Boeing. Safran has operations in over 60 countries and employs over 95,000 people.
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