Cost Accountant

Flex
  • Salt Lake City, UT
    16 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Posting Start Date 08-01-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-01-2026

    Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

    A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

    Job Summary

    The Cost Accountant, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, will report to the Director of Finance and play a key role in supporting the organization's financial operations. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, analyzing cost and financial data, preparing financial reports, and providing insights that help drive informed business decisions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles and cost accounting practices.

    What a typical day looks like:

    • Perform periodic review of Profit and Loss (P&L) account to ensure that all the postings are done as per the defined Policy, Process and Procedures.
    • Compare the Actual with Forecast / Quote and ensure that the variances are properly. researched and required adjustment postings are done in the books.
    • Collect the business reasons for the remaining variances and report appropriately.
    • Support Balance Sheet accounts reviews, Customer requirements, Inventory processes & analytics, Month End activities, Audits (Internal & External), Forecast preparation, Cash/NWC procedures, Compliance and Corporate Accounting requirements.
    • Review the accounts on periodic basis to identify any potential risk and ensure that the same is mitigated properly.
    • Ensure that all the book close related /reporting activities are properly planned and executed on timely basis with utmost accuracy.
    • Work with relevant teams to prepare the Forecast / Budget for the related accounts.
    • Work along with Operations team to improve the business / operational metrics.
    • Be familiar with relevant Accounting, regulatory and reporting requirements in the Controllers Handbook and RCTS.

    The experience we are looking to add to our team:

    • Typically requires a B. Com / B.C. S / M. Com / MBA /BBA/ BBM, any other commerce and Accounts Stream degrees.
    • Typically requires 2- 5 years of experience in similar position.
    • A professional certification is preferred - A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), America Production Inventory Control Society (APICS), Chartered Accountant (CA), or a Certified General Accountant (CGA).

    What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

    • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-term and Long-term Disability
    • Matching 401(k) Contributions
    • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
    • Tuition Reimbursement

    Job Category

    Finance

    Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSalt Lake City, UT

    Skills

    • APICS (Association for Operations Management)unmatched
    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Balance Sheetunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Certified Financial Planner (CFP)unmatched
    • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)unmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Chartered Accountantunmatched
    • Corporate Complianceunmatched
    • Cost Accountingunmatched
    • Cost Analysisunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • Policy Developmentunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Production Controlunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Regulatory Reportsunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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