SR Cost Accountant

Hartzell Propeller Inc • Piqua, OH • 1h ago

Hartzell Propeller LLC is the global leader in advanced aircraft propeller design and manufacturing technology for general aviation applications -- both piston and turboprop engines -- as well as custom propulsion solutions for electric, hybrid-electric aircraft and advanced air mobility programs.

Founded in 1917 through an early partnership between Orville Wright and Robert Hartzell, Hartzell Propeller is built on a legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and trust. Our guiding principle---Built on Honor---continues to define how we operate, how we lead, and how we serve our customers worldwide.

Our Culture

We are a team that prides ourselves on a culture that supports shared values of empowerment, accountability, drive, integrity, and respect. Our team shares a deep commitment to safety and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(K) plans with employer match, company provided Growth Participation Units (GPU) and so much more. Our GPU benefit is unique to the industry and encourages all employees to think like owners and receive future financial reward for contributions to business growth. Join our team to be part of a culture that encourages growth and development and celebrates our success.

Position Overview

The Senior Cost Accountant plays a key role in supporting manufacturing cost visibility, margin analysis, and operational decision-making in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. This position partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure accurate product costing, meaningful variance analysis, and continuous improvement in financial and operational performance.

Key Deliverables

Standard Costing & Product Cost Structure

a. Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor and overhead in the ERP system

b. Review and validate BOMs and routings in partnership with Operations and Engineering

c. Support annual cost roll including overhead calculation, rate-setting and validation of cost assumptions

d. Analyze financial impact of make-buy decisions and production process changes
Manufacturing Variance Analysis

a. Detailed analysis of:

i. Material usage variance

ii. Purchase price variance (PPV)

iii. Labor efficiency and rate variances

iv. Overhead absorption variances

v. Scrap and rework costs

b. Investigate root causes with operations, supply chain and engineering

c. Provide reporting and actionable insights to management
Inventory & Work Order Accounting

a. Ensure accurate accounting of WIP, raw materials and finished goods

b. Perform monthly inventory reconciliations and research discrepancies

c. Routinely manufacturing work orders for accuracy

d. Support inventory cycle counts and year end audits
Operational Support & Cross Functional Collaboration

a. Partner with Operations to drive cost improvements and throughput

b. Provide costing support for new products

c. Support Supply Chain with supplier cost analysis/PPV root cause reviews
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

a. Prepare cost related journal entries (inventory adjustments, variance capitalization, absorption)

b. Support month-end close to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

c. Maintain and document costing policies and procedures

d. Support the budgeting and forecasting processes though cost driver modeling

First Year Success Factors

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