Cost Accountant III Position Available In Nassau, New York

Cost Accountant III
Plainview, New York
Finance
8159
Job Description
For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.
We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.
Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!
Why Work For Us
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.
Other benefits include:

Competitive Benefits:

Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
Career Opportunity and Growth
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment
Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave •Profit Sharing Plan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.
Overview
The Cost Accountant III delivers month-end and ad hoc reporting with an eye toward being responsible for cost analysis activities, such as cost reduction or cost variance. They look to maintain or improve the costs of the company where possible. They provide management with actual cost details as posted to the general ledger and work through costing exceptions to maintain accuracy in the ERP database. Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct the month-end and year-end closing processes for cost of goods sold
Perform cost-variance analyses in order to optimize cost savings
Analyze and compare the cost of new products to that of existing products with an element of forecasting and budget planning
Complete month-end journal entries related to inventory and cost of goods sold
Develop and maintain tools for labor costing and exception cleanup
Assist in the coordination of the annual physical inventory
Analyze and combine multiple data sets of varying formats and prepare reports for management
Assist in the accumulation of program costs and estimation of costs at completion
Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Accounting (Bachelor’s degree) or Finance (Bachelor’s degree)
Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline.
OR (9) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree.
Experience as an accountant, financial analyst, or some similar position

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Pay Range:

$84,000 – $105,000 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email Careers@Frontgrade.com.
If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your application and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter or to join our Talent Community Connect Portal – Connect (icims.com).