Cost Accountant

About Us:
As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.
The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.
About the Opportunity:
The Cost Accountant will play a critical role in providing accurate financial and cost analysis to support decision-making and drive operational efficiency. This position will be heavily involved in ERP system implementation and integration, ensuring cost accounting practices and reporting are aligned with business objectives. The Cost Accountant will work closely with operations, finance, and IT teams to deliver reliable insights, strengthen financial controls, and support continuous improvement across the organization.
Location: Stuart, FL – Onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Monthly Close of Financial statement, prepare balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports
- Ensure adherence to GAAP, local/state/federal reporting requirements, coordinate with external auditors
- Prepare Accounts Reconciliation and review financial transactions
- Assist in budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Oversee general ledger management, journal entries, accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations.
- Perform financial analysis, identify cost-saving opportunities, and recommend strategies for revenue growth
- Support the successful implementation and integration of ERP systems, ensuring accurate cost accounting processes and reporting.
- Analyze production costs, inventory, and variances; prepare detailed reports and recommendations to support management decision-making.
- Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to track material, labor, and overhead costs, ensuring accurate product costing and margin analysis.
- Monitor key cost and financial metrics, proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP standards, and internal controls.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to train and support ERP users, driving adoption and best practices.
- Assist in special projects, audits, and ad-hoc financial analysis as needed
- Establish and maintain accounting controls, review processes, and identify improvements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
- Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and cost control.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
- Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) to five (5) years of accounting experience.
- Experience with large-scale ERP systems in a manufacturing setting (implementation, training, or process improvement).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, and financial impacts.
- Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights for non-financial stakeholders.
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments and influence process improvements.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Aerospace and/or manufacturing experience
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and propose informed decisions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office products
- Detailed oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment requiring you to pivot and adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions.
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
- Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor.
- Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.
Acknowledgements:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Benefits:
Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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