Cost Accounting Specialist

L3Harris Technologies

. Perform project cost analysis and prepare cost metrics .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,500 - $117,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost accounting, including project cost analysis, account reconciliations, and compliance with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Proficient in Oracle ERP and Hyperion Financial Management, with strong analytical and organizational skills to support financial reporting and audits.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cost Accounting ExperienceUS GAAP ComplianceOracle ERP ProficiencyCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalysisAccount ReconciliationGeneral Ledger PostingFinancial ReportingProject Inventory CostsAudit FacilitationCost Metrics PreparationAd-Hoc ReportingMonthly Close ProcessProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Exceptional Organizational SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsCustomer Service ApproachAdaptabilityRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

OracleHyperion Financial ManagementMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Industry Keywords

Sarbanes-OxleyUS Secret ClearanceInternal AuditsExternal AuditsFinancial Metrics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPFluxOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform project cost analysis and prepare cost metrics
Prepare cost adjustments in Oracle for project-to-project transfers, intercompany billings, labor corrections, and ad-hoc requests
Post cost entries to general ledger accounts
Prepare complex account reconciliations and analyses, including project inventory costs
Perform daily analysis of cost transactions between Inventory and Projects subledgers within Oracle
Work with IT on transaction-resolution issues
Support the monthly Inventory module closing process
Prepare the quarterly income statement flux report and explain quarterly changes in line items
Prepare program-related monthly and quarterly Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) schedules
Proactively identify process improvement opportunities
Prepare ad-hoc reporting and assist with special projects
Support external audits, internal audits, SOX, and Self Evaluation Testing
Report to the Associate Manager, Project Cost Accounting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior cost accounting experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior cost accounting experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior cost accounting experience
Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance
2 years experience with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
2 years experience in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in a fast-paced close process with multiple, often competing, deadlines
2 years experience with facilitating internal and external audits
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Experience with ERP System (preferably Oracle)
Experience with HFM
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Exceptional organizational skills, enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities
Flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service approach, self-directed, assertive, with a positive attitude
Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays