Cost Accountant III

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Accountant III to join our dynamic finance team and support strategic decision-making through accurate cost analysis and reporting.

Benefits:

• Medical (free employee only coverage and low-cost options available)
• Dental, Vision, Prescription 
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts 
• 8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break
• 15 days per year accrued Vacation/Sick time. Accrued time is available to use immediately

Location: Renton, WA

This position requires advanced knowledge of cost accounting principles, ERP systems, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure financial integrity and transparency. 

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Review, perform analysis and report on inventory, profit margins, fixed costs, and variable costs.
• Maintain cost standards and analyze variances between actual and standard costs.
• Ensure financial reporting accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning of manufacturing costs, while providing actionable insights into cost reduction opportunities.
• Support month-end closings and audits.
• Conduct routine reviews of internal procedures, identify process gaps and perform risk assessments for cost accounting functions.
• Support Epicor ERP enhancements and serve as a liaison between accounting, IT/ERP teams, and cross-functional leaders.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency and cost controls.
• Provide training and maintain documentation on finance processes and best practices.
• Support ad-hoc and data requests.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information and demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data from disparate sources and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial and operating numbers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA preferred but not required.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma principles is a plus but not required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing operational and program costs, investigating variances, and providing insights for decision-making.
• Proven track record of working cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and Executive teams.
• Experience in process improvement and automation of financial reporting.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Prior experience utilizing an ERP system required, Epicor experience preferred.
• Experience with Data Visualization and Reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus but not required.

Working Conditions: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Shared workspaces with other employees. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

PPE provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee's position and exposure. Below are typical PPE used on the production floor. Appropriate PPE must be worn by all employees when on the production floor. 

• Ear Plugs - Ear Muffs
• Full Face Shield
• Gloves (Latex, Rubber, Chemical Resistant, General Duty)
• Protective Apron
• Respirator
• Safety Glasses - Safety Goggles

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

About Us:

For over 30 years SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance.

Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.

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Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings:

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required. Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

People with Disabilities:

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

Please call if you need accommodation.

Renton Operations, Corporate Headquarters:

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E-Verify Statement:

SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process must be completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E-Verify, visit the E-Verify site.

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet (ITAR) export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Pay:

SEKISUI Aerospace is required by Washington law to include the pay for this role when hiring a Washington resident. Pay may be higher or lower for non-resident WA employees, based on the market data for their region, allowing us to pay employees competitively in different geographic markets. 

Please note that the pay rate shown above is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Our Values:

The employees of SEKISUI Aerospace enjoy what we do and are dedicated to our seven corporate values. We promise to hold ourselves to these high standards and seek co-workers who are willing to join us in this task.