Cost Accountant

Responsibilities Financial Accounting & Close 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 Tax Credits and Incentives Support team in exploring incentives available for tax credits by identifying programs that would fit our anticipated project spend Comply and document requirements for obtaining these tax credits and incentives Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance 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 R&D Accounting 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 Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance Experience: 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 an integrated systems Hands‑on experience with inventory, WIP, fixed assets, and capital‑intensive operations Excellent communicator; can articulate complex concepts to a varied audience Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to evaluate the need for change and the impact to the business; a builder Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum Desired CPA Experience in government contracting/government cost accounting environment with strong understanding of FAR and CAS Experience in managing regulatory, commercial, and government audits Ability to effectively manage multiple, large‑scale projects and dynamically shift focus and reprioritize when needed Aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industry experience Experience with ERP systems Experience supporting high‑growth or pre‑IPO companies $130,000 - $160,000 a year #J-18808-Ljbffr Xcimer Energy Inc.