Cost Accountant

We are looking for a Contract Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Cromwell, Connecticut. This role focuses on cost analysis, inventory oversight, and compliance with government accounting expectations in a production environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with standard costing, indirect rate preparation, and variance analysis to help improve financial accuracy, familiarly with Government Accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Manage cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations, including the review and maintenance of standard costs.

• Prepare annual indirect rate calculations and support the allocation of direct and indirect expenses across programs or business areas.

• Evaluate production and manufacturing variances, identify key cost drivers, and present findings to finance and operations stakeholders.

• Oversee inventory accounting processes to help ensure accurate valuation, reconciliations, and ongoing monitoring of stock movement.

• Apply government accounting principles and relevant regulatory guidance, including FAR 31, to cost treatment and reporting practices.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen forecasting, budgeting, and cost analysis related to manufacturing performance.

• Support compliance with organizational policies and applicable accounting standards through timely analysis and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing methodologies.

• Experience with cost allocation, indirect cost structures, and annual rate development.

• Familiarity with government accounting requirements and FAR 31 compliance considerations.

• Familiarity with SAP

• Ability to analyze manufacturing variances and translate data into clear financial insights.

• Hands-on experience with inventory accounting, inventory analysis, and related reconciliations.

• Solid forecasting and cost analysis skills, with strong attention to accuracy and detail.

Compensation

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