Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Job Description:

• Collect and analyze data to determine production costs by performing the following:

  • Variance Analysis
  • Cost of Goods Sold Analysis
  • Standard Costing
  • Overhead & Labor Rate Calculation
  • Inventory Valuation Analysis
  • 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.