Accounting, Accounting Close, Budget Management, Business Plan, Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, External Audit, Finance, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), High School Diploma, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Investment Accounting, Investment Analysis, Management Strategy, Manufacturing Cost, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle Management, Profit & Loss Management, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Research Skills, SAP, Transaction Processing/Management, Writing Skills
The Cost Accounting Specialist is responsible for full-cycle accounting duties, investment analysis, OPEX budget management, month-end close.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)
- Assist with month-end close and financial reports
- Manage and assist budgets for all departments
- Assist managers with yearly/long-term business planning
- Monitor intercompany transactions and perform reconciliation as needed
- Handle Warranty Allowance
- Prepare quarterly inventory valuation
- Assist external auditors with quarterly and annual audits by providing requested information
- Product Life Cycle profitability management for new models
- Prompt, regular, predictable attendance
- Physical presence at work during all scheduled work hours
- Overtime and weekend work as required
- All other job duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)
Required Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
- At least 1 year of experience in Finance or Accounting field
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP
- Ability to organize and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to research, evaluate, and resolve problems
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Manufacturing costing experience
- SAP experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Working Conditions
- 100% of work in office environment
- Overtime as needed for monthly closing