Cost Accounting Analyst

Overview

Join a collaborative, growth-oriented accounting team where your analytical skills and attention to detail truly make an impact. In this role, you’ll play a key part in daily accounting operations, focusing on Accounts Receivable and Cost Analysis, while also serving as a valuable backup for cash management activities. If you enjoy variety, take pride in accuracy, and are eager to grow your accounting knowledge, this position offers a strong blend of stability, learning opportunities, and hands-on experience.

• Process all A/R receipts and monitor aging reports, proactively following up with customers.
• Create miscellaneous A/R invoices and maintain AR/Unapplied Cash logs.
• Prepare daily and monthly sales reports.
• Generate customer statements and reconcile A/R and sales accounts.
• Serve as backup for daily cash management activities.
• Develop and maintain work instruction guides.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules for the annual audit.

• Build and maintain standard labor and overhead costs by model.
• Analyze monthly cost variances and identify root causes.
• Update and track cost changes by part.
• Prepare monthly marginal profit analyses for representative models.
• Assist in preparing the annual business plan.
• Compile monthly labor reports and maintain material indexes.
• Contribute to additional projects and initiatives as needed.

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear written communication and English language competency.
• Demonstrated self-starter capable of working independently.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• General accounting experience or foundational accounting knowledge.
• Experience with BPCS or SAP.
• Ability to speak and write Japanese fluently.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent accounting experience.