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Cost Accountant
Aereos, Inc | Finance & Accounting | Full-Time
About the Role
Aereos, Inc is seeking a Cost Accountant to support the finance team in maintaining cost integrity across manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Fractional CFO, this role owns the day-to-day cost accounting function—standard costs, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and program cost tracking—and serves as the finance department lead in the CFO’s absence. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with ERP systems, a solid grasp of GAAP cost accounting, and comfort working in an aerospace or government contracting environment.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Accounting & Analysis
- Maintain standard cost records including material, labor, and overhead rates
- Analyze manufacturing variances and prepare summary reports with supporting explanations
- Update and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) in the ERP system in coordination with operations and engineering
- Support job and program cost tracking across production runs and contracts
- Learn and apply cost allocation methodologies for direct and indirect costs across departments and cost centers
Reporting & Financial Planning
- Prepare routine cost reports and schedules for CFO review on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Assist in compiling COGS and gross margin data for financial statement preparation
- Maintain cost tracking spreadsheets and contribute to cost dashboards and KPI reports
- Pull and format data from the ERP system to support management reporting needs
- Support the CFO in the annual budgeting process by gathering historical cost data and preparing input schedules
- Assist in building and maintaining rolling forecast models for labor, materials, and overhead
- Track budget-to-actual results and help prepare variance commentary for management review
Inventory & Month-End Close
- Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
- Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle counts; investigate and resolve count discrepancies
- Support month-end inventory reconciliations in the ERP system
Controls & Compliance
- Ensure accounting entries are accurate, well-documented, and comply with company policies and GAAP
- Assist in identifying and escalating discrepancies or control gaps to the CFO
- Gather and organize documentation to support external audits and internal reviews
- Support compliance with efforts related to government contracts and aerospace industry requirements as needed
Finance Department Coverage
- Act as the finance department lead and primary point of contact in the CFO’s absence
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- Solid understanding of GAAP, standard costing, and variance analysis
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAGE, NetSuite, or similar)
- Proficiency in Excel; experience building cost models and dashboards a plus
- Familiarity with government contracting (FAR/DFARS) and DCAA requirements a plus
- CPA or CMA in progress or completed preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
About Aereos, Inc
We offer a collaborative, mission-driven work environment where every team member has meaningful impact. Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities are available for the right candidate.
Aereos, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.