Cost Accountant

The Cost Accountant will support the Manchester Controller and accounting functions by takng ownership of cost accounting, the monthly accounting cycle, and related analytical and accounting operations. While the primary focus will be on cost accounting, the position will also require general accounting expertise and the ability to manage a second major process, i.e. AP or AR.

Responsibilities and Essentials

• Cost Accountant that will be responsible for the accurate reporting of inventory, manufacturing costs, manufacturing variances, and gross margin analysis as well as other Ad hoc assignments.
• Successful candidate will predict, plan, and record variable costs such as purchases of raw material, labor, and operation costs
• Understand Bill of Materials and Router structures for manufactured products and work with Engineering and Operations to ensure system cost rollups are accurate
• Execute and document internal controls and reviews over inventory and gross margin reporting including cost of goods sold, scrapped material, purchase price variances, standard cost changes, excess & obsolete and shrink reserves, cost closing process, inventory revaluation, monthly inventory reconciliations, manufacturing variances
• Responsible for gathering and compiling cost information and maintains database concerning expenses
• Reviews and analyzes inventory and margin reports, conducts research, and performs analytical studies in regard to cost and performance
• Liaise with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to drive operational improvements
• Performs month-end and year-end closings
• Prepares and posts standard Journal Entries
• Analyzes and develops standard costs and performs cost roll-ups
• Monitor on-going cycle counts, ensuring accuracy of inventory counts, perform periodic internal audits and ensure SOX compliance of supporting documentation and review of results and adjustments
• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.
• Analyze and recommend costs and cost savings.
• Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
• Analyze any changes in goods or services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations as required.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Collaborate and work closely with key contacts in other departments to resolve reconciling differences and unrecorded transactions
• Handle billing function including invoicing and collections.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to better influence decision making and course correction
• Participate in the preparation of financial presentations for Board meetings, monthly performance reports, and budget/forecast discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field
• 7 to 10+ years of general Accounting experience with at least 3 years in manufacturing experience including Cost Accounting.
• A working knowledge of GAAP
• Strong attention to detail and analytical / problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Abililty to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to collaborate with other departments and functions in achieving project goals.
• Use available resources to support customer needs and expectations on both a local and company-wide level.

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of EPICOR ERP system

Physical Requirements (Lifting, Walking, Bending, Stooping kneeling etc)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening and applicants must meet PCX Aerosystems security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the U.S. Government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment. The Company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employee.

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