Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant – Denver, CO Job Summary As a Cost Accountant, you will oversee all aspects of accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, audit, and compliance functions, while establishing robust financial controls, policies, and reporting systems that protect company assets and ensure regulatory compliance. Responsibilities Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP . Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses. Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures. Support the team in exploring incentives available for tax credits by identifying programs that fit projected project spend. Comply with documentation requirements for obtaining tax credits and incentives. Lead cost accounting for a capital‑intensive manufacturing environment, including inventory, WIP, overhead allocation, and standard costing. Monitor capital expenditures, fixed assets, depreciation, and capitalization of equipment and tooling. Oversee accounting treatment for R&D activities, including capitalization vs. expense considerations. Track and report R&D costs by program, contract, or grant as required. Support R&D tax credit documentation and coordination with external advisors. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing or project‑based environments. Strong knowledge of US GAAP , project and cost accounting, and internal controls. Experience in implementing integrated systems. Hands‑on experience with inventory, WIP, fixed assets, and capital‑intensive operations. Excellent communicator who can articulate complex concepts to a varied audience. Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to evaluate the need for change and its impact on the business; a builder. U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or lawful admission status required. Desired CPA and experience in government contracting/government cost accounting environment with understanding of FAR and CAS. Experience managing regulatory, commercial, and government audits. Ability to manage multiple large‑scale projects and reprioritize dynamically. Aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industry experience. Experience with ERP systems. Experience supporting high‑growth or pre‑IPO companies. Salary : $130,000 - $160,000 per year. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Basic and supplemental life insurance. Short‑ and long‑term disability. Paid parental leave for employees at the time of birth or adoption. 401(k) with company match up to 6%. Equity eligibility for eligible employees. Flexible Paid Time Off (ATO) approach. Paid sick time, 13 company‑paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown. Equal Employment Opportunity Xcimer Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/affirmative‑action employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated workforce. We hire and promote people based on qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, recognizing and appreciating the diversity of individual team members. All qualified applicants receive equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fusion Energy Base