Reporting to the Finance Manger, the Cost Accountant will be supporting cost and management accounting, financial reporting and analysis, month-end financial closing, and audit. The role requires strong communication skills and critical thinking.

This role is hybrid in Phoenix, AZ.

Preferred Qualifications:
• SAP experience a plus
• HFM/One Stream experience a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Adaptability to manage multiple and varied tasks
• Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels of the organization

Primary Responsibilities:
• Cost Management
o Manages inventory including physical to perpetual to general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, audit explanations, and standard costs.
o Manages preparation and execution of annual standard cost roll.
o Manages preparation of annual labor and overhead rates.
o Manages processes involving establishment of standard costs of new parts, and review and analysis of standard costs for existing parts.
o Manages preparation and analysis of warranty costs and reserves,
o Manages preparation and analysis of E & O reserves.
o Analyzes the purchase price variance general ledger account.
o Audits cycle count activity and provides support to the materials group in root causes and corrective actions.
o Manages preparation and research on sales and gross margin reporting to the customer/product level.
o Assists in the annual financial planning and budgeting processes.
o Reports out on labor and spend on Engineering projects.
o Provides cost support to cross functional areas as requested.
o Maintains the integrity and accuracy of product cost data.
o Perform ad-hoc analysis as required.
• General Accounting
o Prepares account reconciliations.
o Performs monthly closing activities including preparation of journal entries.
o Supports other finance positions as needed.
o Assists FP&A when required.
• Financial Reporting/Sox
o Assists in SOX compliance audits, internal and external audits.
o Documents work instructions for all processes and tasks.
• Financial Systems
o Ensures SAP system integrity and accuracy of general ledger and cost accounting data.
o Develops financial reporting utilizing the financial systems (HFM, One Stream, SAP)
• Bid Support
o Provides support for bids on new contracts.
o Manages cost accounting requirements in support of sales & marketing and customer service sales quotation process.
Qualifications/Experience Needed:
• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder.

US Citizen candidates only

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.