Senior Cost Accountant, Aerospace Manufacturing

Senior Cost Accountant, Aerospace Manufacturing #25-032 Liverpool , NY Finance/Accounting Job Title Senior Cost Accountant, Aerospace Manufacturing Salary Range: $75,000 – $115,000 About Us Young & Franklin Tactair designs and manufactures hydraulic and pneumatic controls, and precision, high quality valves and actuators for the aerospace and energy markets. Our 120,000 square foot facility houses Research & Development, Engineering, Assembly & Test, and an 80,000 square foot Machine Shop. Our talented employees develop specialized solutions that consistently exceed customer expectations. Young & Franklin Tactair is part of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG), one of the world’s leading suppliers of highly engineered components for virtually all aerospace applications. This affiliation allows us to continually invest in new products and technology, as well as create an environment that focuses on accountability and provides tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in our enthusiasm for innovation, design, and manufacturing excellence. Position Summary Candidates will use their cost analysis, forecasting, and manufacturing cost accounting skills to review and validate product costing data, monitor production efficiency and activity, and develop and evaluate standard manufacturing costs. The Senior Cost Accountant will support all functional areas by providing insightful analysis critical to the Company’s strategic business decisions. The Senior Cost Accountant is a key component within our internal control structure providing assurance over the propriety and accuracy of production costs and inventory valuation. Responsibilities Review and update cost accounting data and processes and validate costs by part, product line or other segment. Develop and maintain standard costing processes for real-time review of highly engineered fabricated products. Analyze manufacturing costs to validate data accuracy and completeness. Support periodic forecasting, annual budgeting, and customer pricing efforts by supplying complete and accurate historic and/or estimated manufacturing costs. Perform variance analysis on production data to identify unusual activity and opportunities for productivity improvement. Monitor stock and work-in-process inventory to ensure propriety of inventory valuation and accuracy. Perform margin analysis and work with Sales and Operations to evaluate variances from expectations. Support customer and government audit efforts, providing timely and comprehensive support for product costs. Assist with various analyses and procedures supporting the monthly financial close process. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization. Bachelor’s degree in accounting. 5+ years’ experience with a minimum of 2 years of manufacturing cost analysis and cost accounting Experience with activity-based costing. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficient with ERP systems. Epicor experience a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Highly motivated with the desire to independently identify weaknesses and develop solutions. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Sit, stand, walk and interact throughout the day in a typical office environment Reach above the shoulder, below the waist, and lift up to 10 pounds to file documents or store materials Walk through manufacturing areas requiring personal protective equipment: safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. Click to add text Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabled and veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr