Cost Accountant

DescriptionTasks and Responsibilities :Standard costs management and reporting, including BOM maintenance, Labor and Overhead Rate calculationSupports internal/external audits related to costing processes/COGS expensesSupports Site F&A Manager with departmental self-audits relating to inventory and cost managementSupports Bi-Annual Physical Inventory, financial related activitiesSupports monthly forecast preparationsSupports month end closing process by preparing monthly COGS related closing journal entriesCoordinates annual expense budget creationCollaborates with department managers to monitor budget monthly variances.Gap Analysis Budget ReportingSupports Sales / Management Team with ad hoc cost analysis reportsBalance sheet reconciliations for COGS related accountsCommunicates with management and others in a cooperative mannerOther tasks as assigned.When accomplishing tasks, remember to work toward meeting overall company goals established which include, OSHA safety compliance, ISO 14001 Environmental Compliance, Ethical & Legal compliance, Customer Quality, Production to Plan, and Delivery Performance.Safety & Environmental:Promotes a Safety-First Attitude and provides safe work environment by following all required corporate safety policies and OSHA regulations which may or may not include Personal Protective Equipment, Chemicals, Fall Protection, Fire Protection, Incident reporting, Hearing conservation, and others.Quality :Creates necessary documents (work instructions) to help aid with training for finance department activity.Performs due diligence on calculated and contributed data included in financial reports, internal and externalAttention to detail and accuracy in record keepingDelivery

:Responsible for following all direction given by site and regional management on all projectsProductivity :Uses time management skills to organize, prioritize and delegate multiple projects to meet project deadlinesPreferred Skills:Advanced Microsoft Office, Excel, WordUse of office equipment i.e.. fax, copier, calculatorAbility to work with others in an open office, team environmentAbility to Multi-task / work a fast-paced officeExcellent analytical abilitiesExcellent communication skillsDemonstrates high level of integrity, business ethics, and confidentialityAbility to build friendly work relationships, develop cross department teams and mentor junior staffFamiliar with accounting concepts, practices, and procedures - Strong in GAAP, familiar with IFRSMinimum Experienced Preferred:1-3 years minimum in similar function within a manufacturing environment, automotive manufacturing experience preferredMinimum Education Required:4-year degree in accounting or business administrationKey Metrics Responsibility:Annual Operating BudgetBudget vs Actual ReportingRegional Financial Template - Sales analysis, Gap AnalysisHeadquarters Monthly/Quarterly ReportingPhysical Demands:May be required to sit for extended timeMay require extended office hours during peak seasonsEqual Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesIf you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to jobs@hitachi-automotive.us. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.