Cost Accountant - Alliance Automation, LLC : Job Details

Position OverviewAlliance Automation is seeking a cost accountant to manage and analyze project costs, providing critical financial insights that drive decision-making and operational improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and experience with financial systems and reporting tools.Top 5 Responsibilities

• Account for Project Costs
• Perform Variance Analyses for Project Costs
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Procurement, and Other Departments
• Financial Close and Reporting
• Budgeting and Forecasting

Additional Responsibilities / Duties

• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of project costs, revenues, and margins from project inception to completion.
• Act as primary point of accounting knowledge for operations, guiding decision making and helping towards continuous improvement.
• Perform journal entries and account reconciliations as it relates to inventory and project costs for month-end close.
• Prepare Percentage of Completion calculation for revenue recognition.
• Support the preparation of budget and forecasts.
• Complete actual to budget/forecast variance analysis and report on significant discrepancies.
• Identify areas for process improvements, propose solutions, and assist in implementation.
• Help establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and promote financial integrity.
• Perform ad-hoc reporting and special projects as needed.
• Cross-train on various accounting functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP as it applies to a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Percentage of Completion Accounting.
• Expertise in budgeting and month-end close processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools, including NetSuite, NetSuite Planning and Budgeting, CounterPart, and Concur.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Assist work on cross-functional teams to support business operations.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of accounting experience.

What We OfferAlliance Automation benefits include, but not limited to:

• Salary/Hourly wage based on experience
• Paid vacation
• Personal time
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability
• 401k & Company Match
• Parental Leave
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• We provide our employees with a safe, clean climate-controlled work environment.