Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Cost Accountant
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
REPORT TO: Accounting Manager
BASIC FUNCTION: To supervise the implementation of Cost Accounting and Cost Controls.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage cost accounting function of Tier 1 automotive supplier. 
Ownership in areas of:
• Overhead Cost Controlling
• Material costing, maintenance of cost accounting master date
• Product Cost Controlling
• Cost Object Controlling
• Month-end / Year end closing and reporting
Provide detail cost analysis not supplied by general accounting, applying principles of cost accounting.
• Monthly Inventory Analysis comparing calculated inventory balance to physical inventory balance
• Standard cost to scheduling agreement cost comparison for raw materials. 
• Monitor raw materials purchases by customer, sourcing, and vendor name
• Regular SAP data validation
• COGS, PPV analysis and standard and actual cost analysis
Compile cost accounting and Inventory reports to support business requirements.
Lead role in monthly physical inventory.
• Assist with updates to physical count 
• Monitor the physical count results
Provide input and guidance for business processes between customers, other Tier 1 and Tier2 suppliers, and consultants:
• Direct Supply
• Sub-contracting
• Trials/Prototypes
• Assist consultant(s) with SAP cost accounting processes
• Attend and participate when appropriate with SAP financial accounting processes. 
Build relationships and support other departments that integrate with cost accounting.
Support executives by providing detailed analyses of financial statements (example Actual vs Plan), working with operational departments.
Document procedures for agreed upon business processes.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Assist with all audit requirements.
PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIP: Internal – Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, Plant Manager, and Departmental Managers, External – Customers and Vendors

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
· 3+ years of cost accounting experience 
· Strong organizational, oral and written communication skills
· Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines
· Strong computer aptitude, which includes expertise with Microsoft Excel and Word, as well as 
· Experience with ERP, SAP is preferred
· Analytical skills with attention to detail

ACTUAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 
• Ensure confidentiality and security within the Accounting Department
• Report abnormal situations to the manager which involve accounting practices, personal safety, quality or productivity, and overall harmony of the Accounting Department
• Ensure all paperwork and reports are completed accurately, on a timely basis on schedule, and with appropriate audit trials.
• Ensure monthly financial statements are issued in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure the continued smooth operation of the department in the absence of the manager.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures such as Five S’s, Kaizen, and Safety.  Company Description

Hiring for a Plastics Manufacturing Company

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