Cost Accountant

Published 06.26.2026

Company : Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Job field : Finance and management Location : Lancaster, New York , New York , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Spoken language(s) : English Fluent Salary range : $90,000 - $115,000 commensurate with experience ITAR : ITAR Controlled position

2026-182878

Published 06.26.2026

Job Description

Responsible for analyzing, tracking, and managing costs associated with production, manufacturing, and business operations. This role involves developing cost accounting systems, preparing detailed cost reports, and providing critical insights that optimize operational efficiency and profitability through accurate cost management.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

1. Support and understand standard cost inventory valuation, manufacturing variances, absorption, and manufacturing efficiencies.

2. Perform annual standard cost rollups with the team.

3. Perform analysis on operational results and be able to work with the team to formulate and execute improvements and corrective actions.

4. Work with management to understand and improve operations.

5. Maintain and analyze standard costs and BOM structures and routing sequences.

6. Reconcile inventory and manufacturing variance accounts and be able to work with the Operations team to impact/improve variances, absorption, and improve efficiencies.

7. Prepare journal entries related to inventory, reserves, and accruals.

8. Analyze labor, overhead, and purchase price variances and be able to investigate and communicate the results to management.

9. Partner with Operations to improve inventory accuracy and costing processes.

10. Support physical inventory counts and cycle counting program.

11. Work with Management to support the Internal Control Process and lead company testing and documentation.

Listed above are the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job classification. Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Education -

Required: Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Experience -

Required: Minimum of 5 years with a large manufacturing organization.

Required: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Strong analytical and communication skills.

Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilites.

Highly motivated individual with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.

Strong understanding of manufacturing variances and capitalized inventory.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (AVOX Systems Inc) is a U.S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.

Benefits include: Profit Sharing Plan, 401K Plan, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, 12 Holidays, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Training opportunities – 28 hours annually.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder)

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.

Locate your future workplace

225 Erie Street 14086

Lancaster, New York

New York United States