Cost Accountant / Senior Cost Accountant

**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 yearEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:+ The California Fair Chance Act+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance