AV · 3 months ago
Cost Accountant III
Simi Valley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $112K/yr
5+ years expAeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Cost Accountant III is responsible for analyzing process constraints, target costing projects, and margin analysis while ensuring proper inventory valuation and compliance with accounting standards.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Monitor inventory transactions and ensure proper valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Work with Operations Manufacturing to ensure monthly inventory reconciliations and inventory counts are conducted
Assist in month-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations related to COGS and inventory
Drive accounting process within the plant to ensure accurate books, records and compliance to key control requirements including Sarbanes Oxley
Function as an active member and financial advisor to Operations management team. Support Operations staff in developing and interpreting financial and non-financial performance measurements
Monitors progress of Work Orders (WO) and their status address WO variance issues. Review inventory cost data for anomalies, assist in researching and identifying root causes and provide information for corrective action and process improvement as necessary
Monitors and collects inventory and cost data; reviews daily/weekly/month reports and investigates variance to ensure that financial information has been recorded properly
Work on creating Dashboards and Business Intelligence reporting within Oracle, identifying key performance indicators (KPI's) reflecting trends in labor and productivity
Coordinate Capital Asset (CA) processes, monitor, review and assist in the development of cost estimate models and to support Estimate At Complete activities and depreciation allocations after approval
Ad hoc support to perpetual inventory reviews, Quarterly E&O Reserve Analysis, Inventory Forecasting, Operational financial data analysis and ERP accuracy reviews
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in Finance, General Accounting and/or Cost Accounting in an aerospace manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of GAAP
Current expertise in: MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel required)
Is an experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization with ability to resolve a wide range of issues in creative and effective ways
Preferred
Knowledge of Government Cost Accounting Principles (CAS) and FAR preferred
Must be a team player with good oral and written communication skills, and capable of working with various functional organizations to coordinate inputs and outputs
Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
Leadership Team
Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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