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CostInventory Accountant (all genders)

Stark


Job Location:

Munich - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design develop and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined mass-scalable and cost-effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.

Were focused on delivering deployable high-performance systemsnot future a time of rising threats STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europetoday.

About the team
You will be reporting to the Head of Accounting.
Your mission
Overview The cost/inventory accountant position is responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing and Production costing analysis and inventory for all business locations. The cost accountant is responsible for comparing standard cost to actual cost and identifying and explaining variances by customer part number and production jobs. The cost accountant must also work closely with engineering and manufacturing personnel to resolve variances and adjust Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain cost accounting system that ensures accurate costing and inventory levels

  • Produce daily production variance and ad hoc reports

  • Coordinate physical inventory counts and post adjustments based on results

  • Review and analyze standard and actual costs for variances and prepare reports

  • Prepare analyze and report monthly gross margin analysis by customer part number and production jobs

  • Analyze changes in product design raw materials manufacturing methods or services to determine effects on costs

  • Study and collect data to determine costs of business activities such as raw material purchases inventory and labor

  • Responsible for account reconciliation of physical inventories and cycle counts

  • Assist in month-end and year-end closing by analyzing inventory and preparing supplemental reports as needed

  • Work on special projects as required

Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance or similar and three (3) to five (5) years in manufacturing cost accounting experience is preferred.


Knowledge Skills Abilities:

  • Proficiency in Excel experience in manipulating large databases a plus

  • Significant hands-on experience using an integrated ERP system

  • Solid understanding of manufacturing operations inventory and cost accounting

  • Understanding of local GAAP (IFRS is a plus) as it applies to a manufacturing environment is required

  • Strong analytical communication organizational and problem-solving skills.

  • Extraordinary interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments.

  • Must be a team player who also works well independently.

  • Must be able to analyze data draw conclusions interpret results and make recommendations.

  • Strong communication skills in both German and English


Talent Contact:
Sally Grütte-Pad Interim Lead TA Partner via
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SECURITY CLEARANCE
Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex national origin disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


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