Cost Accounting Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Conduct project cost analysis and generate cost metrics.

• Execute cost adjustments in Oracle for project transfers, intercompany billing, labor corrections, and various requests.

• Record cost entries in general ledger accounts.

• Create detailed account reconciliations and analyses, including project inventory costs.

• Carry out daily analysis of cost transactions between Inventory and Projects subledgers in Oracle.

• Collaborate with IT to resolve transaction-related issues.

• Assist in the monthly closing process for the Inventory module.

• Compile the quarterly income statement flux report and clarify changes in line items each quarter.

• Generate program-related monthly and quarterly Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) schedules.

• Actively seek and identify opportunities for process improvements.

• Provide ad-hoc reporting and support special projects.

• Assist with external audits, internal audits, SOX compliance, and Self Evaluation Testing.

• Report directly to the Associate Manager of Project Cost Accounting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant cost accounting experience.

• Graduate Degree with at least 2 years of relevant cost accounting experience.

• Alternatively, a minimum of 8 years of relevant cost accounting experience in lieu of a degree.

• Capability to obtain a US Secret Clearance.

• 2 years of experience with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

• 2 years of experience in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes within a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

• 2 years of experience in facilitating both internal and external audits.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.

• Familiarity with ERP Systems (preferably Oracle).

• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Outstanding organizational skills to track key due dates and activities.

• Adaptability in planning daily activities to meet changing requirements and priorities.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Customer service-oriented, self-motivated, assertive, and maintaining a positive attitude.

• Ability to foster broad, collaborative relationships with various groups and individuals.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.

• 401(k) matching.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Education assistance.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Company-paid holidays.