Specialist, Cost Accounting - Salt Lake City, Utah ***Relocation Avail - $90,000 to $95,000
Salt Lake City, UT · $90,000 to $95,000
OPEN JOB: Specialist, Cost Accounting LOCATION: Salt Lake City, Utah
***Relocation Assistance Available SALARY: $90,000 to $95,000 FULL-TIME FULL BENEFITS INDUSTRY: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense JOB CATEGORY: Finance / Accounting - Accountant
Job Details: Work Schedule: 9x80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
The company’s Broadband Communications Systems Sector is seeking a cost accountant based at our Salt Lake City, UT location. This role has responsibility for various Program Cost Accounting functions which primarily include project cost analysis, accounting for inventory, and supporting internal and external audits, among other responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills, combined with a strong technical accounting background.
Essential Functions
Perform journal entries, general ledger account analysis and reconciliations.
Strong internal control focus, including updating control documentation, supporting internal and external audits.
Working with segment and corporate controls groups to update auditboard for control descriptions, attributes and potential enhancements to the control environment
Partner with various areas of the business to understand their processes and assist with guidance on internal & external audit requests
Assist with the improvement of inventory reporting, including cost analysis at the material part level, labor and recalculation of G&A and overhead.
Actively seek opportunities to streamline assigned processes and cross-train with peers.
Assist in project management activities and ad hoc analysis as required.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant experience in audit, both substantive and SOX related.
Strong SAP expertise.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to communicate and work as a team player
Ability to adapt to updated priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Excellent interpersonal skills including a service-oriented mindset.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
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Contact information.
Availability
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.