Sr. Cost Accountant

Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.

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. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in standard costing, FIFO inventory methodology, and ERP implementations within a government-regulated manufacturing setting.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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

Schedule:

• M-F, 8-5 -Central Time.  Ability to work after hours during the week and weekends, as the workload requires. 

Note:  The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the teammate from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working for a defense contractor or government contractor
• Strong knowledge of standard costing and FIFO inventory methods
• Experience supporting audits and compliance requirements (DCAA/FAR/CAS)
• ERP system experience (e.g., Deltek, SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or CMA designation
• Experience leading ERP or cost system implementations
• Experience with government contract pricing

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• CONUS travel may be required from time to time.

Reasonable Accommodations

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Albers Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate.  All employment decisions are based upon qualifications, merit, and business need.