Specialist, Cost Accounting

Overview

This role supports Program Cost Accounting functions for divisions within the Segment. Responsibilities primarily include project cost analysis, inventory accounting, project costing adjustments, and system monitoring. The position requires strong communication and analytical skills, along with a technical accounting background.

Responsibilities

• Perform project cost analysis and prepare cost metrics
• Prepare cost adjustments in Oracle for project-to-project transfers, intercompany billings, labor corrections, and ad-hoc requests
• Post cost entries to general ledger accounts
• Prepare complex account reconciliations and analysis, including project inventory costs
• Conduct daily analysis of cost transactions between Inventory and Projects subledgers within Oracle and work with IT on resolutions as required
• Support the monthly Inventory module closing process
• Prepare the quarterly income statement flux report, explaining quarterly changes in various line items
• Prepare program-related monthly and quarterly Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) schedules
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements
• Prepare ad-hoc reporting and assist with special projects as requested
• Support audits, including External Audit, Internal Audit, and SOX and Self Evaluation Testing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior cost accounting experience
• OR Graduate Degree and minimum 2 years of prior cost accounting experience
• OR, in lieu of a degree, minimum 8 years of prior cost accounting experience
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• 2 years of experience in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in a fast-paced close process with multiple, often competing, deadlines
• 2 years of experience facilitating internal and external audits
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Experience with ERP System (preferably Oracle)
• Experience with HFM
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional organizational skills to monitor key due dates and activities
• Ability to flex daily plans and adapt to changing requirements and priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service approach; self-directed, assertive, with a positive attitude
• Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas: $73,000 – 135,000
• Salary range for Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia: $63,500 – 117,500
• This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; final offer amount may vary based on factors including experience and geographic location.
• Benefits may include health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Specific programs and options may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Location & Schedule

• Job Location: Camden, AR or Melbourne, FL or Huntsville, AL or Remote
• Job Schedule: 9/80 — Employees work 9 out of every 14 days (totaling 80 hours worked) and have every other Friday off.