Cost Accountant / Senior Cost Accountant at Adecco USA

Position Description:

We are seeking a Cost Accountant / Senior Cost Accountant. They will work closely with all levels of the organization to meet financial forecasting, reporting, and planning needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background with operational accounting experience with a proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced workplace environment. The role will require the development, delivery, and presentation of key reporting.   The candidate should have a strong understanding of financial, operational, sales, and macro/industry key metrics necessary to analyze and report on performance.   

Responsibilities: 

• Develops, analyzes, and reports operational and business-relevant finance metrics on a cadence set by the company and be required to handle all aspects of operational accountant including AP/ Billing / standard costing and analysis
• Works with department managers to set, track, and/or optimize performance metrics and performance vs budgets
• Develops financial reporting and dashboards to report financial performance
• Works with other members of the finance and operations team to track and report project finance metrics
• Ownership of analysis and reporting processes designed to prepare actionable, insightful, and detailed financial reporting that drives effective decision making with a focus on improving speed of reporting creation and accuracy of forecasts
• Develops and maintains relationships with functional managers, department heads, and other team members
• Partners with business unit leaders and project managers to develop the understanding needed to create variance commentary and meaningful analysis, as well as serving as a liaison to them on financial, budget and related questions and issues that may arise
• Assists with project costing in support of pricing and project reporting 
• Supports forecasts, comprehensive budgeting, and long-range financial planning activities, deadlines and deliverable creation
• Creates, maintains, and updates complex and dynamic financial models
• Manages internal controls  

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university required in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 3+ years' experience in related accounting experience
• Experience with financial management and control of manufacturing operations
• Strong cost accounting background
• Strong understanding of the application of accounting principles to projects centered around engineering, design, and providing services to commercial and government customers (especially revenue recognition) 
• Experience in ERP systems, ERP implementations and demonstrable knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting rules for revenue recognition
• Accounting for government contracts

 

Preferences:       

• Master's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with aerospace or defense industries preferred
• Proficiency in accounting software, preferably Deltek Costpoint
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) practices a plus
• CPA or CMA or other relevant designation a plus

Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year

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