**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Summary** The **Cost Accountant III** is responsible for the ongoing analysis of process constraints, target costing projects, margin analysis and tracing costs back to underlying activities. In this role, one must be detailed-oriented and have the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment. **Position Responsibilities** + Drive accounting process within the plant to ensure accurate books, records and compliance to key control requirements including Sarbanes Oxley. + Function as an active member and financial advisor to Operations management team. Support Operations staff in developing and interpreting financial and non-financial performance measurements. + Monitors progress of Work Orders (WO) and their status address WO variance issues. Review inventory cost data for anomalies, assist in researching and identifying root causes and provide information for corrective action and process improvement as necessary. + Monitors and collects inventory and cost data; reviews daily/weekly/month reports and investigates variance to ensure that financial information has been recorded properly. + Work on creating Dashboards and Business Intelligence reporting within Oracle, identifying key performance indicators (KPI's) reflecting trends in labor and productivity. + Coordinate Capital Asset (CA) processes, monitor, review and assist in the development of cost estimate models and to support Estimate At Complete activities and depreciation allocations after approval. + Ad hoc support to perpetual inventory reviews, Quarterly E&O Reserve Analysis, Inventory Forecasting, Operational financial data analysis and ERP accuracy reviews. + Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors + Other duties as assigned **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)** + Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience + Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in Finance, General Accounting and/or Cost Accounting in an aerospace manufacturing environment + Working knowledge of GAAP + Current expertise in: MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel required) + Is an experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization with ability to resolve a wide range of issues in creative and effective ways **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies** + Knowledge of Government Cost Accounting Principles (CAS) and FAR preferred + Must be a team player with good oral and written communication skills, and capable of working with various functional organizations to coordinate inputs and outputs. + Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments + Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties + Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives + Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products + Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company + Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills + Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests **Physical Demands** + Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) + Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) The salary range for this role is: $78,986 - $112,035 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. **ITAR Requirement:** _T_ _his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements._ **Benefits** : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits . We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please. **Who We Are** Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC. Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed. **What We Do** Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. _We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status._ **ITAR** U.S. Citizenship required **ABOUT US** At AeroVironment, our purpose is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation. Our solutions give our customers a fresh vantage point, positioning them to see the world with new eyes and extending their reach beyond the line of sight. That is the power of our breakthrough unmanned aircraft systems, perfected and refined over a half century. Whether they are warfighters searching for an enemy, border patrol agents searching for people in need of assistance, or telecom providers linking millions to the digital economy, our customers choose AeroVironment because our systems generate actionable intelligence reliably, creating a path to goals that would otherwise be unattainable. **Careers at AeroVironment (https://www.avinc.com/careers/our-team)**