Cost Accountant III

Essential Functions

• Performs analysis and validation of monthly Gross Profit reports and General Ledger input including components of cost (DL, Mat’l, Burden, Scrap etc.)
• Performs analysis of spending trends on a monthly and YTD basis
• Provides support in development of Annual Operating Plan for Performance Center
• Computes and prepares financial statements, statistical reports; prepares analyses and makes recommendations resulting from the analyses
• Reconciles and updates KPI information timely and accurately as required by corporate goals and guidelines
• Prepares and reconciles the monthly reports for various general accounting activities including but not limited to sales, bookings, backlog, fixed assets, and other general ledger accounts
• Maintains effective controls on inventory / COGS and ensures compliance with Sarbanes – Oxley
• Cycles and participates in cycle counts and annual physical inventories
• Prepares monthly royalty reports

Additional Functions

• Completes monthly checklist of tasks and ensures the timely documentation in accordance with defined procedures and noted SOX controls
• Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of intercompany balances between the reporting entities, including the preparation and recording of any required adjustments
• Coordinates and participates in cycle counts and annual physical inventories
• Maintains customer collection in accordance with payment terms and company objectives
• Reviews and performs reconciliations as required
• Prepares monthly financial narrative to explain trend and budget variances
• Aids in the calculation and recording of the month’s sales and cost of sales eliminations between the reporting entities and intercompany partners
• Maintains and monitors fixed asset acquisitions and capital expenditure data to ensure compliance
• Prepares documentation for internal and external audit of general accounting activities as needed for financial and SOX audits
• Prepares and coordinates documents for customer and government bid audits
• Provides corporate office with any necessary cash and financial information as required
• Maintains and monitors fixed asset acquisitions and capital expenditure data to ensure compliance
• Coordinates accounting matters and participates in process development with other departments and Performance Centers
• Prepares documentation for internal and external audit of general accounting activities as needed for financial and SOX audits
• Provides Corporate office with any necessary cash and financial information as required

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Demonstrated and thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices
• Familiarity with foreign currency, international statutory and tax transactions, and account offsets
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing terminology used in accounting activities
• Strong verbal and organizational skills, and ability to communicate accounting practices
• Excellent written and verbal skills to interact with people at all levels and functions inside and outside Ducommun
• Leadership skills - people management, meeting facilitation, presentation, and customer support
• Excellent interpersonal skills (customer-oriented, positive attitude, team participation)
• Intermediate level of computer skills in email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Expert level of experience with Excel preferred
• Demonstrated analytical expertise including ability to plan, resolve problems effectively, and respond to and reduce customer complaints
• Ability to multitask efficiently and adapt within a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work autonomously, including ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Detail oriented with attention to accuracy
• Ability to analyze and accurately process large volumes of data efficiently
• Database experience such as SQL server is a strong plus
• Understanding of ERP/ MRP systems and concepts

Work Environment And Safety Requirements

• Ability to work onsite per business needs
• Ability to work onsite per employee’s standard hours
• Office environment and light manufacturing environment
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to travel occasionally