Cost Accountant, Senior, Taneytown

Senior Cost Accountant
As a Senior Cost Accountant, you'll analyze financial information and prepare journal entries to record assets, liabilities, profit and loss transactions, or other financial activities for the organization.
In this role, you will support a local accounting/finance structure, working directly with operations and helping support month-end close activities across facilities as needed.
This role requires experience in percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting, including revenue recognition, project cost analysis, and collaboration with operations to ensure accurate financial reporting under long-term contract accounting.
Responsibilities:
Actively participating in assigned accounting and month end closing processes under US-GAAP
Perform month-end journal entries for closing, general ledger account analysis and Balance Sheet account reconciliations in Blackline
Support percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting activities, including review of project costs, revenue recognition, and cost-to-complete estimates
Assist with the resolution of any issues that could impact the timely month-end closing and communicate timely to the Accounting Supervisor
Become and stay current with all company policies, accounting and relevant Corporate policies
Adhere to all the SOX procedures
Sales and margin analysis, including project-based margin reporting under POC accounting
Processing accruals
Perform Warranty analysis, accounting and work with operations to learn of potential future warranty
And any other duties assigned
Requirements:
BS or BA Degree in relevant field and 3-5 years relevant experience
Experience processing accruals, performing month-end journal entries, general ledger account analysis, and balance sheet account reconciliations
Hands-on experience with percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting in a project-based or contract environment
Strong understanding of revenue recognition under ASC 606
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with stakeholders
Intermediate level experience in Excel and other MS Office products
Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
Keen on building positive relationships
Attention to detail
Flexibility and ability to drive process improvements as needed
Benefits Starting on Day 1:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (including FSA and HSA options)
Life Insurance + Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Retirement Planning, 401(k) plan, & Financial Wellness Resources
Educational Assistance Program
Time off Policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid vacation)
* Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment
Pay Range :
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