Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Cost Accountant at our Lynnwood, WA location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense spanets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power, sensing and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!  

Job Summary: 

Provides detailed analyses and estimates of labor and material costs in support of proposal pricing, work-in-process fiscal control and customer audits. 

Essential Functions: 

• Support planning and budgeting activities, including preparing and summarizing departmental work papers and supporting documentation. 
• Analyze cost performance for general and administrative expenses, overhead, direct labor, and direct materials. 
• Review and resolve cost performance and accounting record variances. 
• Provide cost-to-complete estimates for current programs. 
• Analyze month-end variances, production work-in-progress, and shipments. 
• Respond to customer audits or inquiries with accurate data. 
• Prepare and review manufacturing overhead budgets and performance justifications. 
• Update and analyze bills of material. 
• Evaluate labor history trends and adjust proposals using learning curve factors and judgment. 
• Respond to special fiscal report requests from manufacturing management. 
• Conduct operational audits. 
• Assist with year-end and quarterly inventory processes. 
• Prepare and reconcile reports as required. 
• Participate in month-end closing activities, including completing journal entries. 
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor or management. 

Non-Essential Functions: 

• Back up Cost Manager, as needed 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in cost accounting or related area.  
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley; Knowledge of financial systems and budget process; Knowledge of manufacturing methods and processes utilized in a high technology electronics design and manufacturing operation 
• Skills/Abilities:  Ability to organize and present financial data in a clear and concise manner; Ability to effectively express self orally and in writing to prepare comprehensive analyses, recommendations and reports; Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and outside professionals 
• Education/Certification: BA or BS degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related degree

• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). ​

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Background in cost accounting, including design of cost collection and control systems 

Working Conditions: 

• Standard office environment  
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail 
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment 
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE 
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Standing: 5 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task 
• Sitting: 95 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task 
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds 
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds 
• Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets 
• Workspace:        cubicle/desk 

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.

• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.

• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match.

• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

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You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.  We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.  FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

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Salary range: $82,000 - $101,800. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. 

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.