Senior Cost Accountant – Aerospace Manufacturing

Position Summary

The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for analyzing, controlling, and reporting costs associated with complex aerospace manufacturing operations. This role supports compliance with regulatory standards, improves cost efficiency, and provides financial insights to engineering, production, and leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Analysis
Analyze direct materials, labor, and overhead costs for aerospace components and assemblies
Maintain and update standard costs; perform cost roll-ups for new and existing products
Support job order costing and project-based accounting typical in aerospace manufacturing
Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting
Oversee inventory valuation (raw materials, WIP, finished goods)
Monitor cycle counts and physical inventory audits
Ensure accurate cost tracking across long production cycles
Variance & Performance Analysis
Analyze production variances (material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption)
Partner with operations to explain variances and implement corrective actions
Compliance & Regulatory Support
Ensure compliance with GAAP and government contracting rules
Support audits related to Defense Contract Audit Agency requirements (if applicable)
Assist with cost proposals and pricing for government contracts
Budgeting & Forecasting
Develop manufacturing budgets and forecasts
Track capital expenditures and production costs against plan
ERP & Systems
Work within ERP systems such as SAP ERP or EPICOR
Improve cost accounting processes and system accuracy
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with engineering, supply chain, and production teams
Support new product introduction (NPI) costing and profitability analysis

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5–8+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing
Strong knowledge of standard costing and inventory accounting
Experience with government contracts or regulated industries is highly preferred
Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems

Preferred Certifications

Certified Management Accountant
Certified Public Accountant

Key Skills

Advanced cost analysis and variance interpretation
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and cost control
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and regulatory compliance
Ability to communicate financial data to non-finance teams

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

AGC/ GarKenyon

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