Senior Cost Accounting Analyst, New Ventures (Remote)

As a Senior Cost Accounting Analyst at Axon, your main responsibilities include executing the month-end close process, preparing journal entries, and conducting account reconciliations. You will also perform inventory adjustments, manage cost variance audits, and collaborate with various teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with US GAAP.

To be considered for the Senior Cost Accounting Analyst role at Axon, you should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least 5 years of overall accounting experience in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with standard costing, SOX control execution, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical capabilities are essential for this position.

In the Senior Cost Accounting Analyst role, you directly contribute to Axon's mission of protecting life by ensuring accurate financial data that leads to informed decision-making. Your analyses and reports will enable the company to allocate resources effectively, streamline operations, and ultimately support the development of innovative safety solutions.

Axon fosters a fast-paced and collaborative work environment for the Senior Cost Accounting Analyst role. You will work remotely yet engage with diverse teams across the organization, focusing on continuous improvement and innovation. This culture encourages sharing perspectives and finding solutions together.

At Axon, Senior Cost Accounting Analysts have numerous growth opportunities. The company promotes continuous learning through various development programs and encourages employees to embrace challenges that enhance their skills. Your role will empower you to lead process improvements and work closely with various departments, broadening your functional expertise.

In answering this question, highlight specific experiences you've had in managing month-end close processes, such as preparing journal entries and reconciliations. Be sure to mention any software or methodologies used to enhance efficiency.

When responding, discuss your approach to assessing inventory reserves for excess and obsolete items. Mention the tools and techniques you utilize to analyze and report on these reserves, emphasizing your attention to detail and analytical skills.

Share a specific example where you identified a gap in a process, the steps you took to improve it, and the outcome. This showcases your problem-solving skills and commitment to efficiency.

Speak about your understanding of standard costing and how you have applied it in your previous roles. Highlight your ability to analyze variances and provide insights to stakeholders.

In your response, provide strategies you use to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and ensure accuracy under pressure. Include any tools or techniques that help you stay organized.

Discuss your experience with SOX control documentation and execution. Provide examples of specific compliance measures you’ve implemented in previous positions to ensure adherence to regulations.

Mention any ERP systems you have worked with, such as NetSuite or Salesforce. Highlight how your experience with these systems has aided in your role as a cost accounting analyst.

Describe your approach to collaborating with different departments, such as FP&A or Supply Chain. Provide examples of successful projects where teamwork led to better outcomes.

Explain the key performance indicators you focus on for cost evaluation. Discuss how you analyze these metrics to provide actionable insights to the team and leadership.

In your answer, convey your enthusiasm for Axon’s mission to protect life and your belief in the importance of innovation in the safety and justice sectors. Share how your values align with the company’s vision.