Cost Accountant

WesTest is an engineering services and manufacturing company within the aerospace and defense industry. WesTest specializes in automatic test equipment for a variety of aircraft and missile platforms.

We are looking for a Cost Accountant to to join our team in our Layton Utah office.

The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, attentive, and efficient. He/she can complete work skillfully and independently. He/she will have the ability and desire to progress and grow within the organization. He/she will have the ability to be flexible and able to perform a variety of tasks at various skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Proposal pricing – Review request for quotes, work with the engineering team to create basis of estimates and price proposals.
• Contract review and approval – Review contract awards for accuracy, then create a job authorization to initiate internal work.
• Job Costing - Maintain job costing system. EVMS tracking of job performance and profitability.
• Forecasting/Financial Modeling - Create the annual budget baseline, then create monthly forecast updates with variance analysis.
• Overhead rate development - calculate overhead rates and track variances.
• Accounting – Assist with AP/AR, Payroll and taxes as needed.
• Human Resources – Assist with HR tasks as needed.
• Program Management – Opportunity for some program management as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S. and properly licensed foreign persons. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of State’s Office of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is required.
• Three to Five years of related experience is required
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft programs

• Experience in aerospace industry preferred

As a full-time employee of WesTest, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off

• Profit Sharing

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee needs to be able to sit, stand and move about the inside of the facility.
• Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as; calculator, copy machine, printers, etc.
• Lifting and handling of boxes and/or materials up to a maximum of 25 pounds, and 15 pounds occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job; close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• As a condition of employment full vaccination for COVID-19 is required. Full vaccination is two weeks following a second dose in a two dose series (Moderna/Pfizer) or two weeks following a single dose series (Johnson & Johnson).

WesTest is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
As a condition of employment full vaccination for COVID-19 is required. Full vaccination is two weeks following a second dose in a two dose series (Moderna/Pfizer) or two weeks following a single dose series (Johnson & Johnson).

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected salary range?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location