Sr. Cost Accountant

Albers Aerospace
McKinney, TX
Category Accounting
Job Description
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant with strong experience in defense contracting and manufacturing environments. This role will be responsible for managing cost accounting functions, supporting compliance requirements, driving inventory accuracy, and leading cost-related system and process implementations.

Requirements

  • Maintain and analyze standard cost systems in a manufacturing environment
  • Ensure accurate application of FIFO inventory methodology
  • Perform cost roll-ups, variance analysis, and margin analysis
  • Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and provide actionable insights
  • Reconcile inventory subledger to general ledger
  • Oversee physical inventory counts and cycle count programs
  • Ensure compliance with DCAA, FAR, and CAS requirements
  • Support government audits and provide required documentation
  • Assist in preparation of Incurred Cost Submissions (ICE)
  • Maintain documentation supporting cost allocations and indirect rates
  • Prepare journal entries related to inventory, WIP, and cost adjustments
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
  • Develop cost models for pricing and government contract proposals
  • Partner with operations to improve cost efficiency and visibility
  • Lead or support ERP implementations or system upgrades related to costing and inventory
  • Develop and improve standard costing processes
  • Streamline reporting and improve internal controls
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Health insurance
  • Other benefits (not specified)
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