Project/Cost Accountant

Location: Bingen, WA

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Airbus Helicopters is seeking an analytical and hands-on Project/Cost Accountant to join our finance team on-site in Bingen, Washington. Operating at the critical intersection of operations and financial reporting, this position serves as a core financial partner across the entire manufacturing lifecycle—from initial contract and procurement through build, inventory tracking, shipping, billing, and revenue recognition. Working within an agile, collaborative finance group, you will balance strategic project accounting and government cost tracking with essential general ledger administration, monthly close processing, and financial reporting.

Meet the Team

The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most sophisticated small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea.

Your Working Environment

Nestled in the heart of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge in Bingen, WA, our workplace offers innovation and the ability to contribute to game-changing solutions while enjoying the flexibility to spread your wings. Whether it's solving complex challenges, or celebrating victories, you’ll be part of a cohesive crew that thrives on innovation and the beauty that the Northwest has to offer!

How We Care for You

Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Your Challenges

• General Accounting, AR, AP Processing and Reconciliations 50%
• Review daily bank activity and prepare monthly reconciliations of bank statements
• Reconcile key general ledger accounts such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc.
• Perform monthly reconciliation and reporting of intercompany payables with affiliate companies
• Administer General Ledger Activity, Chart of Accounts, and posting of Journal Entries as part of the Monthly Close process 20%
• Responsible for Journal Entry activity during Monthly Close process, including subsystems interface with General Ledger
• Perform proper recording and periodic amortization of Prepaid Expenses
• Ensure proper accounting for Payroll-related and Benefits Accounts, including General Ledger interface with ADP Payroll System
• Maintain General Ledger master data, including establishing of GL Accounts
• Prepare Monthly Financial Statements and Financial Reporting Packages 20%
• Prepare internal Monthly Financial Reporting package for review with Management
• Ensure Financial Statements are in accordance with required basis of accounting, such as IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP
• Maintain Fixed Asset Database and Depreciation Records 10%
• Record Fixed Asset additions & retirements in the financial system
• Transact monthly Depreciation of Fixed Assets
• Reconcile Fixed Asset Details to General Ledger, including Construction in Process Account
• Manage proper Accounting and Reporting of Capitalized Leases

Additional Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned, including acting as backup to HO Finance

Your Boarding Pass

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BBA) in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience (4 years)
• Minimum of six years within an accounting/finance function
• Working knowledge of financial accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Must have strong analytical and mathematical abilities

Travel Required

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