Cost Accountant - Aerospace Manufacturing

Cost Accountant - Aerospace Manufacturing The Cost Accountant is responsible for compiling cost information for products and services for a specific job or project. Key responsibilities include investigating costs that differ from expectations, assisting in resolving those differences, and preparing reports. The position also involves streamlining and consolidating processes and systems, analyzing financial documents, performing technical studies, forecasting trends, and proposing improvements to enhance customer satisfaction and operational effectiveness. Responsibilities Plan and conduct investigations, audits, and analyses of a variety of financial information used in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, business plans, prices, costs of products, services and operations, and prepare reports and recommendations. Review data and consult with governmental, customer and operating personnel to obtain financial information. Select or devise techniques to ensure optimal analysis of financial elements. Conduct or coordinate special studies and investigations, and recommend measures to achieve resolution of complex and controversial financial problems. Continually review operations to reduce potential problems and take advantage of opportunities for cost savings and customer satisfaction. Design, establish, modify, verify and implement cost‑effective and responsive programs to meet financial requirements, including a system of checks and balances to safeguard the company’s assets, particularly inventory. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field. Alternatively, a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments. Must have 5-8+ years of cost accounting management experience in a manufacturing environment. Aerospace industry preferred. Requires a thorough knowledge of cost accounting policies and procedures. The ability to effectively interpret cost accounting operating statistics. Conduct independent investigations and resolve complex cost accounting problems. High degree of business acumen. Strong communication skills in order to interface effectively with other groups, influence decisions and achieve agreement on complex cost accounting matters. Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr PCX Aerostructures, LLC