Cost Accounting Manager

Job Description

Our client, a leader in their industry of high precision high quality components, is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Cost Accounting Manager. As the Cost Accounting Manager you will be responsible for all inventory and job cost gathering and reconciliation, as well as reporting to senior leadership on Job Cost success against budget. You will also act as the primary liaison with governmental contracting and auditing agencies.

Job Responsibilities:

Create monthly schedules for journal entry

Monthly rate review/budget postings

Report Job Cost Status to Operations, Program Management

Track Job Cost Status in Excel and Access

Create original input reports for Billing and Reviewing Month-End Billing

Government Production Labor Hours downloaded, reconciled in Excel and uploaded into Access weekly

DCAA/DCMA Audit scheduling and support

Internal Timesheet Audit

Overtime & Direct Cost reporting

Incurred Cost Submission & Direct Costs scheduling

Forward Pricing – Sales by Category COGS vs Product Line Direct Cost Component testing

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (BS) in Finance/Accounting; or several years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Good communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work with a team and independently when required

Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Strong, in-depth understanding of cost accounting

Experience with cost accounting for products, contracts, or services

Demonstrably effective organizational and interpersonal skills

Demonstrably effective in engaging with employees and maintaining an open-door policy

Sensitivity towards consistently meeting changing and challenging deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Sage100 or comparable ERP, Project Management Systems

Full-time