Cost Accountant III

Cost Accountant III

Requirements

• BS/BA Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with 5+ years of experience in a related field, preferably in manufacturing or corporate accounting, required
• Proficient computer and technical aptitude to utilize MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, IFRS, GAAP and CAS
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams/organizations with attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Detail oriented with a high degree of personal accountability
• Ability to go in the shipyard, including off-site warehouse(s) and Austal’s West Campus, and conduct interviews. This includes physically climbing stairs and moving safely through constructions areas on and off vessels.

Responsibilities

• Performs accounting responsibilities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Prepares month end closing journal entries and general ledger (GL) account analysis related to Direct Costs for all Austal USA entities
• Ensures all direct costs are properly accounted for by performing adequate accruals, stage payment reconciliation and allocations
• Maintains full knowledge of assigned Projects including budgets, forecasts, actual cost and variance analysis
• Performs weekly and monthly allocations of material and labor in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Works with Engineering to set standard cost for manufactured parts in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Performs weekly and monthly Project inventory analysis, costing reviews and reconciliations to general ledger (GL)
• Maintains Project status reports and responsible for preparation of Project Close-out reports to ensure timely closure of completed work scopes
• Establish Projects and cost structures with the ERP system
• Maintains all Class ID fields within the ERP system
• Creates ad hoc reports and metrics as needed
• Supports AR Billing Specialist in ensuring all supporting data is prepared and maintained to facilitate timely billing. Acts as back-up for invoicing when needed or required
• Maintains working knowledge of the Material Management Accounting Systems (MMAS)
• Analyze Project and shop order data to produce accurate variance analysis reports and metrics
• Coordinates and liaisons with external and internal auditors/reviewers to ensure compliance with proper reporting requirements and deadlines
• Supports audits by Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) which includes data compilation, analysis of financial trends, and reconciliation of data to supporting documentation
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned by Finance Management
• Maintains written policy and procedures for area of responsibility
• Maintains compliance with Company policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Advance degree, such as a MBA, CMA, CPA, a plus
• Government contracting experience, a plus
• Working knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Planning system a plus