Cost Accountant III

Cost Accountant III

Cost Accountant III serves as a key member of the finance team, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of cost accounting and financial reporting processes. This role provides financial analysis and operational insights to support business performance, maintains compliance with company policies and SOX requirements, and contributes to strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. The position may also provide leadership and mentorship to other accounting personnel.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. 

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. 

Our Facility in Tulsa, OK manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense.

40% of time

• Performs analysis and validation of monthly Gross Profit reports and General Ledger input including components of cost (DL, Mat’l, Burden, Scrap etc.)
• Performs analysis of spending trends on a monthly and YTD basis
• Provide support in development of Annual Operating Plan for Performance Center
• Compute and prepare financial statements, statistical reports; prepare analyses and make recommendations resulting from the analyses
• Reconcile and update KPI information timely and accurately as required by corporate goals and guidelines
• Prepare and reconcile the monthly reports for various general accounting activities including but not limited to sales, bookings, backlog, fixed assets, and other general ledger accounts
• Prepare supporting documentation and journal entries
• Perform daily accounting activities related to AR and AP as required
• Maintain effective controls on inventory / COGS and ensure compliance with Sarbanes – Oxley
• Coordinates and participates in cycle counts and annual physical inventories
• Prepares monthly royalty reports

40% of time

• Complete monthly checklist of tasks and ensure the timely documentation in accordance with defined procedures and noted SOX controls
• Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of intercompany balances between the reporting entities, including the preparation and recording of any required adjustments
• Coordinate completion of the shipping and FOB cutoff to support revenue recognition
• Maintain customer collection in accordance with payment terms and company objectives
• Perform monthly review of the assigned entities financial information, review and perform reconciliations as required
• Prepare monthly financial narrative to explain trend and budget variances
• Assist in the calculation and recording of the month’s sales and cost of sales eliminations between the reporting entities and intercompany partners
• Responsible for the upload and maintenance of the monthly financial information into the local and corporate reporting systems for the assigned entities
• Responsible for maintenance of certain supporting workpapers for each assigned entity (bad debt roll forward, fixed assets roll forward, inventory reserves, etc.)
• Perform ad hoc projects and analyses as required
• Assist with supporting documents for US and statutory tax compliance

10% of time

• Maintain and monitor fixed asset acquisitions and capital expenditure data to ensure compliance
• Coordinate accounting matters and participate in process development with other departments and Performance Centers
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audit of general accounting activities as needed for financial and SOX audits
• Prepare and coordinate documents for customer and government bid audits
• Provide Corporate office with any necessary cash and financial information as required

10% of time

• Responsible for protecting and maintaining all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) appropriately to prevent unauthorized access, dissemination, or use of this information, documentation, or products; including authorized and proper use of such information in regard to marking, storing, transmitting, and destruction of data
• Support all visitors and security policies to protect ITAR/EAR/CMMC/CUI information, documents, products, etc. from unauthorized access by informing management immediately of any concerns
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in employee’s work area
• Local travel may be required
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Regular and acceptable attendance is an essential function of this job

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated and thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices
• Familiarity with foreign currency, international statutory and tax transactions, and account offsets
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing terminology used in accounting activities
• Strong verbal and organizational skills, and ability to communicate accounting practices
• Excellent written and verbal skills to interact with people at all levels and functions inside and outside Ducommun
• Leadership skills - people management, meeting facilitation, presentation, and customer support
• Excellent interpersonal skills (customer-oriented, positive attitude, team participation)
• Intermediate level of computer skills in email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Expert level of experience with Excel preferred
• Demonstrated analytical expertise including ability to plan, resolve problems effectively, and respond to and reduce customer complaints
• Ability to multitask efficiently and adapt within a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work autonomously, including ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Detail oriented with attention to accuracy
• Ability to analyze and accurately process large volumes of data efficiently
• Database experience such as SQL server is a strong plus
• Understanding of ERP/ MRP systems and concepts

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• MBA or Master’s degree with a financial emphasis is preferred
• 6-10 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Aerospace and defense industry experience preferred

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

• CPA preferred

Work Environment and Safety Requirements

• Ability to work onsite per business needs
• Ability to work onsite per employee’s standard hours
• Office environment and light manufacturing environment
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to travel occasionally

Competency Requirements (minimum level required for role)

Results Agility – Advanced
Results Driven, Accountable, Customer Focused, Business Acumen, Strategic Thinker

Change Agility – Advanced
Problem Solver, Change Agent, Resilient, Adaptable

People Agility – Intermediate
Professional, Communication, Relationship Management, Conflict Management, Engagement

Mental Agility – Intermediate
Critical Thinker, Analytical, Innovative, Manages Ambiguity

Emotional Intelligence – Intermediate
Self-Aware, Socially Aware, Self-Management, Empathetic

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

11616 East 51st Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74146
United States