Cost Accountant

Job DetailsJob Location: flyExclusive Headquarters Kinston, NC - KINSTON, NC 28504Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: FinanceSummary and Objective

flyExclusive is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support the Company’s growing Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (“MRO”) operations. Reporting directly to the MRO Controller, this role will partner closely with maintenance leadership, supply chain, finance, and operations teams to provide accurate cost accounting, inventory analysis, labor tracking, and operational reporting related to aircraft maintenance activities.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, operational finance experience, and the ability to work within a fast-paced aviation environment. This position will play a critical role in improving cost visibility, supporting profitability initiatives, and strengthening internal controls across the MRO organization.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Maintain and analyze MRO-related cost accounting records, including labor, materials, outside services, and overhead allocations

Track and analyze aircraft maintenance events, wifi and avionics installations, paint and interior refurbishments, and component repair costs

Assist with inventory accounting for aircraft parts, rotable inventory, consumables, and tooling

Perform inventory reconciliations, cycle count analysis, and reserve assessments

Support monthly close activities, including accruals, variance analysis, journal entries, and account reconciliations

Develop operational and financial reporting for maintenance leadership, including KPIs and cost trends

Analyze labor utilization, technician productivity, and maintenance event profitability

Partner with supply chain and procurement teams to evaluate vendor pricing, repair costs, and sourcing opportunities

Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities related to maintenance operations

Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency and internal controls

Assist with external audit requests and support compliance with GAAP and Company accounting policies

Support ERP and maintenance system integrations, reporting enhancements, and data integrity initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

2–5+ years of accounting or cost accounting experience

Manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, maintenance, or industrial operations experience preferred

Strong understanding of inventory accounting and cost accounting principles

Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyze large data sets

Experience with ERP systems and operational reporting tools

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced operational environment

CPA, CMA, or public accounting experience is a plus

Preferred Experience

Aviation maintenance or MRO industry experience

Experience with Corridor or other aviation maintenance/job management systems is a plus

Familiarity with Sage Intacct or other cloud-based ERP systems

Understanding of aircraft maintenance programs, engine programs, or aviation inventory management

EEO Statement

flyExclusive does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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