Cost Accountant

Category: Finance

Location: Mojave, CA

Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship

Clearance Type: None

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching 

Summary:

Founded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 40-year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 40-year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.

Scaled Composites is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Analyze and report on financial performance, including cost variances
• Review and collect data to prepare reports in accordance with the company’s cost accounting system (Deltek Costpoint) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), government regulations, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)Prepare and/or review documentation to post journal entries for various accounting transactions
• Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports related to cost accounting
• Ensure all financial activities comply with government regulations, including FAR and CAS
• Collaborate with appropriate internal departments to ensure accurate allocation of costs and resources
• Prepare annual and monthly budget/forecast preparation by organizational breakdown structure
• Assemble monthly organizational spending / performance reporting and variance analysis
• Collaborate with department leadership to monitor financial policies, procedures, and controls for efficacy
• Drives continued success by finding and communicating opportunities for efficiencies, process improvement, and/or automation of processes
• Support the Finance Director/Controller in various financial analysis and reporting tasks 

Required Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various departments
• Ability to research, analyze, understand and prepare concise and meaningful information inputs to decision makers
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in cost accounting or similar role 
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
• In-depth knowledge of government regulations, including FAR and CAS

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or equivalent experience
• Proficient with Deltek Costpoint ERP
• Aerospace industry experience
• Experience in a rapid development and prototyping environment  

Essential Job Functions:

• Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach 
• May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds. 
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard) 
• Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen)
• Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time 
• Ability to write for extended periods of time 
• Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
• May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. 
• Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds
• Ability to converse and communicate information with others
• Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration
• Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily basis
• Must be able to read and understand SDS