Senior Cost Accountant at StarPlus Energy Kokomo

Senior Cost Accountant – Star Plus Energy (Kokomo, IN)
Company Overview

STARPLUS ENERGY LLC is an electrifying joint venture between Samsung and Stellantis. With a focus on innovation and excellence, we deliver cutting‑edge solutions that empower the automotive industry as we transition towards an electric future. As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in fostering our company's positive, diverse, and collaborative culture by helping us build and maintain a safe and effective One Team, One Mission organization.

Join our vision of becoming the world's leading provider of energy solutions for e‑mobility.

STARPLUS ENERGY LLC is seeking a dynamic and detail‑oriented Cost Accountant to join our accounting team. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the operational and administrative functions essential to the success of the cost process. The ideal candidate will possess organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and a passion for contributing to sustainable accounting practices.

This position reports to the Accounting Director.

Establish a cost accounting system based on the bill of materials and standard costs for manufacturing processes. Develop pricing estimates for each model and monitor raw material pricing, addressing any off‑standard issues. Prepare periodic reports that include forecast and variance analysis. Understand manufacturing processes to create key performance indicators for cost and inventory management. Collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, and other departments to enhance cost and inventory controls.

Manage inventory reconciliations, establish accounting policies, and oversee month‑end closing activities. Perform other position‑related duties as assigned.

Minimum Age: 18 years old. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar. Must be eligible to work in the United States. While travel is unlikely, the ideal candidate will be able to travel, with reasonable prior notice as required (domestic and/or international). Ability to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as required. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, methods, and techniques for cost and inventories.

Proficient in MS Excel, MS Access, or other database applications. Strong knowledge of SAP, overhead allocations, cost drivers, BOM, and other related cost accounting concepts. Knowledge in ADP systems. Understanding of basic accounting principles.

Bilingual English and Korean. Masters of Business Administration. Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing. Ability and desire to identify opportunities for process improvements and enact change.

Ability to sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to work around the potential exposure to dust and chemicals. Ability to wear appropriate PPE as deemed essential for the job function. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. To safely perform the essential functions of the position you must be able to distinguish colors.