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Cost Accountant

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Cost Accountant at our Chandler, AZ location.

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

From supplying microwave products for GPS satellites to integrated assemblies for the latest innovative defense platforms, come join an industry-leading aerospace & defense manufacturer based in beautiful, sunny Chandler, Arizona. You'll join a first-class, dynamic organization steeped in rich culture and an established track record of delivering customers premier, quality products. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with prime OEMs and help us develop state-of-the art solutions all in a family-first community with top-rated schools and an abundance of recreational activities. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Essential Functions:

• Perform planning and budgeting support; prepare detailed work papers and documentation for reporting and budgeting.
• Prepare annual rate package and cycle count/physical inventory exemption documentation.
• Generate invoices in Government procurement systems and provide data for customer audits or inquiries.
• Analyze month-end variances, WIP, shipments, and labor history trends; adjust proposals using learning curve factors and judgment.
• Prepare justification and performance reviews for manufacturing overhead budgets; reconcile reports as needed.
• Conduct operations audits and participate in month-end closing activities, including journal entries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in cost accounting or related area.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley; Knowledge of financial systems and budget process; Knowledge of manufacturing methods and processes utilized in a high technology electronics design and manufacturing operation
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to organize and present financial data in a clear and concise manner; Ability to effectively express self orally and in writing to prepare comprehensive analyses, recommendations and reports; Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and outside professionals
• Education/Certification : BA or BS degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related degree

Eligibility Requirement: This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.