FirstFour Staffing has partnered with a reputable shipbuilding organization that is seeking to add a Cost Accountant to their team in Mobile, AL.
****This is an onsite role that cannot be performed remotely.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares month end closing journal entries and general ledger account analysis related to direct costs to all company entities.
- Ensures all direct costs are properly accounted for by performing adequate accruals, stage payment reconciliation and allocations
- Maintains full knowledge of assigned projects including budgets, forecasts, actual cost and variance analysis
- Performs weekly and monthly allocations of material and labor in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Performs weekly and monthly project inventory analysis and costing reviews
- Maintains project status reports and responsible for preparation of Project Close-Out reports to ensure timely closure of completed work scopes
- Performs accounting responsibilities in accordance with GAAP and IFRS
- Establishes projects and cost structures with the ERP system
- Creates ad hoc reports and metrics as needed
- Supports AR Billing Specialist in ensuring all supporting data is prepared and maintained to facilitate timely billing. (Acts as back-up for invoicing when needed.)
- Maintains working knowledge of the Material Management Accounting Systems (MMAS)
- Analyzes Project data to produce accurate variance analysis reports and metrics
- Coordinates and liaisons with external and internal auditors/reviewers to ensure compliance with proper reporting requirements and deadlines
- Supports audits by Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) which includes data compilation, analysis of financial trends, and reconciliation of data to supporting documentation
- Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned by the Finance Management department.
- Maintains written policy and procedures for area of responsibility
- Maintains compliance with company policies and procedures
REQUIREMENTS:
- Education & Experience:
- BS/BA Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with 3-5 years of experience in a related field (preferably in manufacturing or corporate accounting)
- Proficient computer and technical aptitude to utilize MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, IFRS, GAAP and CAS
- Preferred:
- Government contracting experience, a plus
- Working knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Planning system a plus
- Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams/organizations with attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization skills a must.
- Flexible with the capability to deliver results in a fast paced, and high-volume environment
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Detail oriented with a high degree of personal accountability