This position pays between $40/hr - $55/hr.
Our client, a Series B Aerospace startup is seeking a Cost Accountant for an initial 3-month contract in Mountain View, CA
Onsite 5 days per week M-F, there may be some flexibility regarding 1 day working offsite.
You will be focused on managing, analyzing, and controlling operations and production costs (OpEx and CapEx) and inventory accounting. This role is critical for providing the necessary detailed financial data that informs inventory management strategies, supports program controlling and ensures the overall financial health of our operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the cost accounting across systems.
- Review and analyze inventory and margin reports
- Ensure timely submission, accuracy, and validity of inventory and gross margin schedules to management.
- Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided to determine effects on costs.
- Assist in new product costings and establish standard costing for product bill of materials.
- Prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
- Analyze costs and operational data to report on performance against budget and operational efficiency.
- Prepare detailed account analysis and/or reconciliations for inventory and project costs.
- Support internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules and tax schedules.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of traditional accounting
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification is preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, is a must if it was in aerospace or satellite manufacturing that would be a plus (3+ years preferred)
- Proven ability to manage cost accounting systems and processes.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and procedures.
- Proficiency in procurement and financial software systems and Google Sheets/MS Excel.
- Excellent communication skills for reporting and managing internal relationships.