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Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure Flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Camden, AR., at Armtec’s world-class facility for decoy countermeasure Flares.

Company Profile

Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE:TDG

Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures

Job Overview

Title: Cost Accountant

Job Family: Finance

Reports to: Controller, Armtec Defense Technologies ARO

Works with: Senior Staff, mid-level Managers and Supervisors

Location: Camden, AR

Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

This position’s responsibilities are in the areas of financial analysis, reporting and cost accounting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists with the physical inventory process and reconciliation.
• Works independently to retrieve information and processes into report formats, and organizes/maintains ongoing systems.
• Takes ownership for the cost accounting function, including calculation of cost of goods sold and analysis of inventory transactions.
• Supports compilation of information in Government and internal audits, providing interpretation of data.
• Feeds data into management report formats, making effective format changes.
• Work as a key business partner and bridge between Finance and other functional areas to optimize business processes and facilitate an understanding of cost structures and operational results
• Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Teams with other Accounting functional areas to complete a task cycle, i.e. budget compilation and reporting, indirect rate formation and reporting.
• Assists with the annual business planning/budgeting process.
• Processes General Ledger journal entries for Camden AR business unit
• Organizes and analyzes data for closing and post-closing processes.
• Understands and lives by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies.
• Provides selected analysis of problem areas and recommends solutions.
• Works closely with Accounting and Payroll Specialists to ensure that transactions are being processed accurately and in a timely manner
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate plant metrics and other key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive clarity, accountability, and results

Qualifications

• Utilizes independent judgment and initiative.
• Strong communications skills and good team attitude.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel with skills needed to meet position requirements
• Basic knowledge of relevant modules of ERP system.
• Requires strong analytical skills, organization, computer skills and background in reporting formats/organization.
• Must be approachable, have interpersonal savvy, organizational, planning and priority setting skills and capable of setting priorities.
• Knowledge of relevant Government regulations, FAR and CAS a plus
• Ability to perform in time-limited situations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change, improve controls, and influence decisions through process improvement, financial analysis, and metrics

Armtec Competencies

• Must be able to demonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies for all employees, customer focus, ethics & values, problem solving, integrity & trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• Minimum of three years’ experience as a Cost Accountant, preferably for an aerospace and /or manufacturing organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.

Work Hours

4/10 workweek

To Apply

Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website,

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet

Must be a U.S. Citizen

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