Cost Analyst I

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Position Description

This position is responsible for the development of cost estimates, assistance in negotiations and audits, and calculating monthly cost accruals/invoicing on various types of contracts.

Essential Functions

• Supports the quoting activity of the Contracts, Sales & Engineering Groups with cost estimates
• Pulls data from multiple computer systems to produce coherent and supportable estimates of present and future costs
• Complies with government regulations FAR and DFAR as well as company policies
• Understands the difference between standard and actual cost accounting principles
• Has a business acumen, ability to analyze costing results and reasonableness

Critical Competencies

• Strong analytical experience for gross margin analysis
• Attention to details and flexible outlook
• Good organizational, data collection and multi-tasking skills
• Tenacious, inquisitive, driven, and a sense of urgency
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ERP Software experience

Education & Experience

• Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1+ years of experience in finance or accounting role, preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products
• Must be US Citizen

This position is 100% onsite at our Black Mountain NC facility. Relocation assistance is not available.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans