Job DescriptionES CAS (Controls & Avionics Solutions) Finance in Endicott, NY, is currently seeking a
Senior Cost Accountant to join their ranks in a
hybrid work format, splitting their time between our Endicott offices, and an alternate work site. This role is primarily tasked with Cost Accounting related to the Endicott facility but may assist Cost Accounting across the CAS business area more broadly.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Perform, troubleshoot and reconcile monthly closing of Oracle inventory module.
- Prepare and make the necessary month end and quarterly journal entries.
- Forecast QBR (Quarterly Business Review) of production cost and coordination with Operations and Finance teams to review quarterly. Explain variances between actual and plan.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Create ad hoc and update various existing monthly reports and analyses
- Perform variance analysis to explain business plan deltas
- Update and present a monthly scorecard including inventory, below the line (BTL), bases, and moving average unit cost (MAUC).
- Support physical inventory process by creating and running statistical sample and interfacing with Operations personnel throughout many shops with a willingness to travel to other off-site facilities.
- Update and present Monthly finance review charts including program/project inventory, inventory turns and BTL.
- Other Duties and assigned special projects
About BAE Systems Electronic SystemsBAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree in Business or relevant field or equivalent work experience
- 4+ years of relevant cost accounting experience.
- This role will require strong communication, analytic and problem solving skills.
- The individual must be team oriented and able to work independently with limited supervision.
- Demonstrate the ability to drive to a conclusion with adequate follow through and issue resolution.
- Initiative to take on ad hoc requests and projects and identify areas for improvement.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft excel and other Office applications.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Preferred Skills and Education- Master's in Business or relevant field
- Familiarity with Oracle ERP System and Hyperion Essbase and Planning
- Experience in identifying and driving cost reductions
- Ability to learn new systems and activities quickly.
- Knowledge and experience of using and creating SQL queries
Benefits InformationEmployee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
