Curtiss-Wright Corporation · 9 hours ago
Sr. Cost Accountant
Aston, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expCurtiss-Wright Corporation is a leader in emergency arresting systems for military aircraft. They are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant responsible for maintaining accurate standard costs in the ERP system, supporting project cost estimation, and managing internal controls related to cost accounting.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage accounting for cost of sales and inventories
Monitor programs and perform detailed cost analysis of all projects and budgets within the Company and compare with targets
Generate various performance reports including cost at completion information for designated projects
Maintain standard costs and ensure accuracy of rolled up cost in the ERP system to include appropriate unit of measures, links to correct purchasing data, and other details in the system
Analyze and investigate all variances and communicate cause and help implement processes to reduce them
Support job proposals by maintaining the cost element of the Price Book or prepare auditable estimates of systems and spare parts requirements utilizing computer generated data and supplier contracts to obtain latest material costs
Interface with operations department to estimate direct labor content of component parts, finishes and assemblies
Monitor programs and perform detailed cost analysis of all projects and budgets within the Company and compare with targets
Generate various performance reports including cost at completion information for designated projects
Preparing and completing internal/external cost audits
Design, develop and implement improvements to the Company cost information and control system and procedures as required
Research and compile information for inquiries from other departments regarding Company cost data on projects or budgets like R&D or Quality
Inventory management-perform cycle counts audit during the year to provide an ongoing measure of inventory accuracy and procedure execution
Work with materials department to correct errors and identify root causes and enforce internal controls
Perform other miscellaneous duties as required by the Controller including participating in month-end closings and various inventory analyses (as required.)
Qualification
Required
BS in Business Administration or Accounting with good analytical ability and knowledge of standard cost methods and procedures
Minimum of 3 years' experience in cost accounting at a manufacturing company and familiar with job order costing
Must have experience with Excel and typical ERP systems (SyteLine knowledge is desirable) and database reporting tools
Good judgment, planning and initiative required for analytical ability plus the exercise of discretion to effectively communicate conclusions
Creativity required in the design and improvement of manufacturing cost control and information systems to ensure meaningful results
Responsible for clerical inaccuracies and inappropriate presentations
Frequent contact with all levels of employees within the Company are required to obtain accurate information and present effective recommendations
Must work effectively with outside auditors from both the government and corporate side
Preferred
DOD cost accounting experience is strongly preferred
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing is beneficial
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral Program
Competitive Pay
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Company
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services.
Founded in 1929Davidson, North Carolina, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2012-04-02Acquired
1929-08-22IPO
Leadership Team
Lynn Bamford
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Glenn Tynan
VP Finance/CFO
Recent News
2025-11-21
2025-11-11
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