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Cost Accountant

Continental

Mobile, AL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, Budgeting, Business Plan, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Concrete, Corporate Finance, Cost Accounting, Database Administration, Depreciation, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Planning, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Government Requirements, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inventory Management, Inventory Transactions, Investment Capital, Journal Entries, Manufacturing, Marketing, Mathematics, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, NetSuite, Oracle, Physical Inventory, Problem Solving Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Reporting Skills, Team Player, Thought Leadership, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Mobile, AL
POSTED
2 days ago
Cost Accountant

About Continental:

Continental Aerospace Technologies has been a leader in aviation innovation for more than 120 years, continually pushing the limits of general aviation and shaping the evolution of aircraft performance and reliability. Today, we are a global force with a full range of gasoline and Jet-A engines, across three continents. Built on a legacy of engineering excellence, technological advancement, and a strong commitment to safety, Continental continues to deliver industry-leading engine solutions while opening the door to exciting careers for those who want to help shape the future of flight.

At Continental, you're not just joining an industry leading aviation company-you're joining a team that truly loves what we do. Our T.E.A.M. values-Transparency, Efficiency, Accountability, and Morality-which guide how we work, collaborate, and support one another. We're proud to foster an environment where every voice matters, every idea is valued, and every employee has room to grow. If you're driven by progress and passionate about shaping the future, Continental Aerospace Technologies offers a career path that lets you grow and make a difference.

Description
  • Ensure the appropriate accounting and transacting of inventory and inventory accounts. Maintain standards, monitor cycle counting program, support inventory reduction activities, support annual physical inventory, analyze excess and obsolete inventory, and makes recommendations for reductions.
  • Work closely with personnel from Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, and Marketing as well as with the Finance staff.
  • Analyze financial information to determine present and future financial performance. Identify trends and recommend improvements accordingly. Evaluate complex profit plans, operating records, and financial statements.
  • Prepare cost-related studies, reports, forecasts, and analyses.
  • Coordinate with all levels of the organization to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans, acquisition activity, new business planning, trended future requirements, government requirements, and operating forecasts.
  • Research and prepare economic reports on subjects such as rate of return, depreciation, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance, and impact of governmental requirements.
  • Develop the annual expense budgets, profit plans, monthly forecasts, and other corporate financial requirements. Maintain databases to support these tasks.
  • Prepare journal entries with appropriate supporting documents to support the month-end closing process.
  • Support mid-year/annual financial audits by providing detailed explanations & support for entries.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
B.S. in Accounting and 3 or more years of experience; Master's degree and/or CPA preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER
Windows, MACOLA, Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Oracle NetSuite

Qualifications:
Microsoft Word-Some Knowledge
Microsoft Excel-Some Knowledge
Behaviors

Preferred
  • Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
  • Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Motivations
  • Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
  • Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
  • Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
  • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
  • Education
  • Required
  • BS or better in accounting or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

About the Company

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Continental

As the globe’s leading specialist for rubber and plastics technology we are at home in the growth markets of this world – with our production facilities, distribution partners and dealers. So you too can benefit in North America from our technological expertise and our service. Let yourself be inspired by our solutions made from rubber – a fascinating high-tech material with infinite possibilities.
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
WEBSITE
http://www.contitech.us/

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