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Accountant II, Cost

Published
June 1, 2025
Location
Santa Clara, CA

Description

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Title: Cost Accountant II

Department: Finance

Revision Date: 5/14/2025

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Level: P2

Range: $90,000 - $100,000

Company Overview

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud-native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world's most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtech.com.

We're seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures, and systems; playing a key role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you're invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world - we'd love to have you apply.

Purpose:

As the Cost Accountant II, you will be responsible for maintaining and evaluating the standard costs of raw materials, WIP (work-in-progress) and finished goods inventories through the assessment of bill of materials (BOMs), labor routings and overhead expenses. You will ensure that costs are allocated according to established procedures and will analyze purchasing and/or manufacturing variances to ensure accuracy while resolving issues in a timely manner. You will prepare reports for management and perform ad-hoc analysis that could include cost savings initiatives, cost estimates on new products, and /or product time efficiencies. You will update standard cost as needed and ensure that costs are compliant with generally accepted accounting principles.

Responsibilities:
Maintain and roll-up standard cost in an integrated ERP system (M2K - Epicor Manage 2000 & Costpoint)Review BOMs and labor routing cost to ensure accuracyEstablish standard material cost for purchased inventory itemsAnalyze / review purchase price variances, overissues, and shortagesSupport the development and documentation of standard labor and overhead ratesAnalyze / review production work order variances, and recommend solutions for large cost discrepancyPrepare/ analyze inventory impairment reports, such as scrap, shrinkage, and obsolescencePlan and supervise physical inventory and weekly cycle countsReconcile stockroom, vendor-owned, and intercompany inventoryReport on inventory by sales code, plant labor, and FX currencyConduct month-end system close responsibilities on a rotational schedule Participate in various audits including financial and SOX auditsDemonstrate high proficiency in MS ExcelStrong attention to detail and autonomous work integrityAbility to clearly and effectively communicate with operational team members and leadership
Skills:
Standard PC Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environmentCritical thinking and problem solving skills, planning, and organizing skills, decision-making and time management skillsAbility to perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervisionExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skillsTeam player mentality and a positive outlook
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Accounting or related field2-5 years' cost accounting or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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