Cost Accountant/Analyst

Cost Accounting & Analysis

- Develop, maintain, and analyze standard and actual costs for avionics products and engineering programs

- Perform variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and provide actionable insights to management

- Support pricing strategies, including cost proposals for government and commercial contracts

- Perform cost roll-ups for BOMs; coordinate with engineering and manufacturing

- Monitor and report on program costs, margins, and Estimate at Completion (EACs)

- Ensure compliance with DCAA, FAR, and CAS requirements

- Support timekeeping compliance and labor distribution validation

- Maintain audit-ready documentation for incurred cost and audits

- Assist with development and maintenance of indirect rate structures (Fringe, Overhead, G&A)

- Partner with auditors during DCAA audits and internal reviews

- Support monthly close processes with 3rd party accounting firm

- Maintain cost pools, allocation bases, and project ledger integrity

- Ensure proper segregation of direct vs. indirect costs

- Assist with inventory accounting, WIP tracking, and revenue recognition (as applicable)

- Collaborate with engineering, program management, and operations to ensure accurate cost tracking

- Provide financial guidance to non-finance stakeholders on cost control and compliance

- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning

- Review inventory valuation and GL postings for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods

- Support quarterly, and year-end inventory cycle count programs and reconciliations

- Participate in cost reduction initiatives and provide costing analysis for sourcing decisions

- Support CFO with standard cost budgeting and forecasting

- Partner with CFO to ensure cost accounting practices align with GAAP and government Cost Accounting Standards

- Maintain documentation of costing policies, procedures, and inventory controls

- Support internal and external audits, including DCAA or FAR compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Government contracting / DCAA or FAR 31 experience
• Experience with Job Order costing, project costing, or rate pools
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookup/index-match, formulas)
• Experience using systems such as Quickbooks Online, Infor

Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial teams
• Project management and deadline discipline
• Integrity and strong internal control mindset