**Position Description:** We are seeking a Cost Accountant / Senior Cost Accountant. They will work closely with all levels of the organization to meet financial forecasting, reporting, and planning needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background with operational accounting experience with a proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced workplace environment. The role will require the development, delivery, and presentation of key reporting. The candidate should have a strong understanding of financial, operational, sales, and macro/industry key metrics necessary to analyze and report on performance. **Responsibilities:** + Develops, analyzes, and reports operational and business-relevant finance metrics on a cadence set by the company and be required to handle all aspects of operational accountant including AP/ Billing / standard costing and analysis + Works with department managers to set, track, and/or optimize performance metrics and performance vs budgets + Develops financial reporting and dashboards to report financial performance + Works with other members of the finance and operations team to track and report project finance metrics + Ownership of analysis and reporting processes designed to prepare actionable, insightful, and detailed financial reporting that drives effective decision making with a focus on improving speed of reporting creation and accuracy of forecasts + Develops and maintains relationships with functional managers, department heads, and other team members + Partners with business unit leaders and project managers to develop the understanding needed to create variance commentary and meaningful analysis, as well as serving as a liaison to them on financial, budget and related questions and issues that may arise + Assists with project costing in support of pricing and project reporting + Supports forecasts, comprehensive budgeting, and long-range financial planning activities, deadlines and deliverable creation + Creates, maintains, and updates complex and dynamic financial models + Manages internal controls **Requirements:** + Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university required in Accounting or Finance + Minimum 3+ years' experience in related accounting experience + Experience with financial management and control of manufacturing operations + Strong cost accounting background + Strong understanding of the application of accounting principles to projects centered around engineering, design, and providing services to commercial and government customers (especially revenue recognition) + Experience in ERP systems, ERP implementations and demonstrable knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures + Strong understanding of GAAP accounting rules for revenue recognition + Accounting for government contracts **Preferences:** + Master's degree or equivalent preferred. + Experience with aerospace or defense industries preferred + Proficiency in accounting software, preferably Deltek Costpoint + Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) practices a plus + CPA or CMA or other relevant designation a plus **Pay Details:** $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance