Cost Accountant IV

About the role

The Cost Accountant IV delivers month-end and ad hoc reporting with an eye toward being responsible for cost analysis activities, such as cost reduction or cost variance. They look to maintain or improve the costs of the company where possible. They provide management with actual cost details as posted to the general ledger and work through costing exceptions to maintain accuracy in the ERP database.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end journal entries related to inventory and cost of goods sold
• Perform cost-variance analyses in order to optimize cost savings on new and proposed programs
• Prepare and analyze actual and budgeted or forecasted overhead rates for one or more sites
• Analyze and compare the cost of new products to that of existing products
• Assist in the coordination of the annual physical inventory and audits monthly cycle counts
• Analyze and combine multiple data sets of varying formats and prepare reports for management
• Assist in the accumulation of program costs and estimation of costs at completion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. OR twelve (12) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree. OR six (6) years of experience may be considered with a Masters Degree. OR three (3) years of experience may be considered with a PhD.
• Experience working as a cost accountant or financial analyst with DCAA and DCMA on government contracts required

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage

401K Match with 100% immediate vesting

9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles

Career Opportunity and Growth

Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment

Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)

8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles